Diamond Skin Disease (Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae) Kristin Claricoates, DVM Swine erysipelas is caused by a bacterium, Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae.  This infection gets its name from the diamond patches on the skin that occur as a result of the bacteria.  Pigs and turkeys are most commonly affected, but cases have been reported [...]

Pot Bellied Pig Care (Sus scorfa) Erica Mede, CVT Natural History Pot bellied pigs are often called Vietnamese and Asian pot bellied pigs aptly named for their round appearance. These animals are a subspecies of the domestic farm pig and have several of the same characteristics, [...]