Pig 4- Impt for PM

Question 1

What disease is characteristic of these C/S: Fever, sudden death, characteristic diamond skin lesions, endocarditis, arthritis and abortion

Answer 1

Swine Erysipelas

Question 2

Tx of Swine Erysipelas

Answer 2

Parenteral penicillin for 3 days/LA

Question 3

Control of swine erysipelas

Answer 3

Vaccination using a killed vaccine of Serotype 2 or Serotypes 1 & 2
Primary course of 2 doses, given 4 weeks apart. Booster after 6 months
Use routinely in breeding stock and in growers / finishers where problems exist
Hygiene

Question 4

What disease is characteristic of these C/S: Septicaemia, Arthritis (joint ill), Meningitis, Pneumonia and Bronchopneumonia (usually as a secondary) in suckling, weaned and occasionally in finishing pigs. It occurs rarely in adults. Often associated with PRRS infection.

Answer 4

Streptococcus suis Infections

Question 5

Tx of Streptococcus suis

Answer 5

parenteral penicillin injection for 3-5 days and dexamethasone by injection