Glassers disease Flashcards
1
Q
What is Glassers disease?
A
A pandemic disease that effects the URT of pigs (Kahn 2010)
2
Q
What causes glassers disease?
A
Haemophilus parasuis (Hps)
Of which 15 different types have been recognised
3
Q
Do signs occur in sows, gilts, piglets and weaners?
A
Sows: Rare
Gilts: Occasional
Piglets: Acute
Weaners/ Growing: Acute or Chronic
4
Q
What clinical signs occur in acute glassers disease?
A
- Pneumonia
- Lameness
- Coughing
- Heart infections
5
Q
What clinical signs can occur in chronic glassers disease?
A
- Fever
- Swollen joints
- Neurological- szeisures, meningitis
- Stunted growth
6
Q
How id glassers disease diagnosed?
A
- Clinical observations
- Isolation of Hps
- PM
7
Q
What differential diagnosis can be associated with glasssers disease?
A
- Vit E def.
- Mullbery heart disease
- Arthritis
8
Q
What treatment is used for glassers disease?
A
-Antibiotics- Penicilin G (2-3days)
9
Q
What prophylaxis is in place for glassers disease?
A
- Medicated water (4-5days)
- Vaccinated (IM from 5 wks old)
- Good heard management
