Penis Bleeding
8 November 2018
6 minute read
Background and history
This is a relatively common condition, the boar at mating passes fresh blood into the vagina.
Clinical signs
Boar
- Blood around vulva post service.
- Blood in semen.
- Blood around the prepuce and skin.
- No generalised illness.
- Sudden onset.
- Haemorrhage only occurs at mating.
Sows, piglets, weaners and growers
- N/A
Diagnosis
This is made from the clinical symptoms.
Causes
- Damaged penis.
- Ulceration of the urethra.
- Haemorrhage from accessory glands.
- Haemorrhage from the preputial sac.
- Trauma to the penis from sows or boars in outdoor mating.
Treatment
- Rest the boar for 3 weeks.
- Treat with a broad spectrum antibiotic for 5 days.
- If it reoccurs cull the boar.
