Skin lesions - Atlas of swine pathology
Where: skin and subcutaneous tissue
Possible causes: ErysipelaExudative EpidermitisMangePorcine circovirosisSunburnClassical Swine FeverAfrican swine feverOther
This is a skin condition called Transit Erythema (Urine Scalding). This condition is a reddening or blue discoloration of the skin, often transient, and commonly seen during transport due to stress or contact with irritants such as urine, sawdust and disinfectants. This is usually of no consequence.