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A. Farm Animal Medicine and Surgery > Companion Swine Medicine > Flashcards

Companion Swine Medicine Flashcards

1
Q

what should be done when a pig is 1 day old?

A

needle teeth trimmed
iron supplementation

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2
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what are pet swine vaccinated for?

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rabies
erysipelas/parvo/lepto
tetanus

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3
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when can castration be performed on swine?

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1 week to 1 year

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4
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how can you trim pig tusks?

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to gum line
OB wire
dremel to smooth

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5
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what are the common causes of an adult pig being off?

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dietary indiscretion
constipation
gastric ulcers
infection- erysipelas common

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6
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what is normal temperature for a pig?

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101.5-103.3

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7
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how can you treat lameness in pigs/

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weight control and meloxicam
antimicrobials if suspicion of systemic disease

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8
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what rate should you run rectal fluids at?

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2-3 x maintenance
4.4-6.6 ml/kg/hr

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9
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when should you start vaccinating swine?

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3-6 months

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10
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when should you give ivermectin/doramectin to swine?

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6-10 weeks

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11
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how often should tetanus be boostered?

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yearly

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12
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what should you do when castrating a pig?

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always ligate tunic and close ring because they have large inguinal rings
tetanus prophylaxis

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13
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why are pigs usually spayed?

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behavior issues

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14
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what are doses of trazodone and gabapentin for pigs?

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10 mg/kg

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15
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how often should a day of beauty be performed?

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every 1-2 years

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16
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how much food in pellets should pigs get?

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1% of ideal body weight

17
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what is normal heart rate for pigs?

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70-120

18
Q

what are common causes of pigs acting off?

A

dietary indiscretion
constipation
gastric ulcers
infection

19
Q

what should you do for a pig that is lethargic or inappetent without a fever?

A

meloxicam
omeprazole
cerenia
rectal fluids
pumpkin, yogurt

20
Q

what can cause systemic infections that can localize to joints in pigs?

A

Erysipelas
Strep suis
Mycoplasma

A. Farm Animal Medicine and Surgery (24 decks)

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