Pet pigs Flashcards
1
Q
Which 2 vaccines are classed as ‘routine’ for pet pigs?
A
Clostridial
Erysipelas
2
Q
What drug should be used twice a year for parasite control in pet pigs?
A
Ivermectin
3
Q
What mineral must be injected into piglets within the first few days of life?
A
Iron
4
Q
Tusks on boars can get unevenly worn from jaw malformations or stone chewing. How are they trimmed?
A
Embryotomy wire - as close to gum as possible, no nerve in tooth
Under heavy sedation (care priapism)
5
Q
Castrated boars cannot enter the food chain if they have been anaesthetised with…
A
Pentobarbital
6
Q
What sedative and induction agent can you use for pig castration?
A
Azaperone
Induce with ketamine or pentobarbitone
7
Q
What pathogen causes coccidiosis in piglets?
A
Isospora suis
