Companion Swine Medicine Flashcards
what should be done when a pig is 1 day old?
needle teeth trimmed
iron supplementation
what are pet swine vaccinated for?
rabies
erysipelas/parvo/lepto
tetanus
when can castration be performed on swine?
1 week to 1 year
how can you trim pig tusks?
to gum line
OB wire
dremel to smooth
what are the common causes of an adult pig being off?
dietary indiscretion
constipation
gastric ulcers
infection- erysipelas common
what is normal temperature for a pig?
101.5-103.3
how can you treat lameness in pigs/
weight control and meloxicam
antimicrobials if suspicion of systemic disease
what rate should you run rectal fluids at?
2-3 x maintenance
4.4-6.6 ml/kg/hr
when should you start vaccinating swine?
3-6 months
when should you give ivermectin/doramectin to swine?
6-10 weeks
how often should tetanus be boostered?
yearly
what should you do when castrating a pig?
always ligate tunic and close ring because they have large inguinal rings
tetanus prophylaxis
why are pigs usually spayed?
behavior issues
what are doses of trazodone and gabapentin for pigs?
10 mg/kg
how often should a day of beauty be performed?
every 1-2 years
how much food in pellets should pigs get?
1% of ideal body weight
what is normal heart rate for pigs?
70-120
what are common causes of pigs acting off?
dietary indiscretion
constipation
gastric ulcers
infection
what should you do for a pig that is lethargic or inappetent without a fever?
meloxicam
omeprazole
cerenia
rectal fluids
pumpkin, yogurt
what can cause systemic infections that can localize to joints in pigs?
Erysipelas
Strep suis
Mycoplasma
