Pigs Resp Flashcards
Name 10 respiratory diseases of pigs.
1) mycoplasma hypopneumoniae
2 Mycoplasma hyorhiris
3) Actinobacillus Pleuropneumoniae
4) Influenza A Swine
5) Glassers Dusease
6) Pasteurellosis
7) Streptococcus suits
8) Mulberry Heart Disease
9) Aujesky Disease
10) Actinobacillus suits (not in Australia)
Name 8 causes of skin disease/problems in pig.
1) Porcine circovirus
2) Sarcopitic mange
3) Ringworm
4) Erysipelas (rhusiopathiae)
5) Greasy pig (Staphylococcus hyicus)
6) Pitysriasis Roses
7) Epitheliogenesis Imperfecta
8) Shoulder sores
9) swine pox; pox virusesgreasy
Name 5 ddx for dysentery in pigs.
- Brachyspira hyodysenteriae* (large intestine)
- Lawsonia intracellularis* (small intestine)
Salmonella
Gastric ulcer
Whipworm (Trichuris suis)
What two diseases present with these clini
Lawsonia intracellularis (Iletius)
Porcine Virus 2 enteritis (PCV2AD)
What are some strategies to control the enviornment of weaning pigs to reduce stress?
Clean environment; disinfect and pressure wash.
All in All out sustem
Warm with minimal draughts (prevent chilling)
Ample and easy access to feed and water.
Mninmise stress (transport, vax, handling)
Madec’s Principles
What are Madec’s Principles?
Good colostrum management
All in all out systems
Strict cleaning and disinfection
Good feed nutrition
No overstocking
What do Lawsonia Intracellularis and Brachyspira hyodysenteriae have in common?
They are both treated with tylosin
PCRs are required for diagnosis
Both can cause sudden death (PHE >16 weeks)
< 16 week form and Brachyspira hyodysenteriae both cause loss of body condition.
What changes of the three circles need to change for Salmonella typhimurium to become a problem?
Salmonella always present due to contaminated feed and the environment by other animals
Stress induced increase in gastric pH
Impaired gut motility (cold stress)
Impariment of host immunity
Is roundworm (Ascaris suum) a problem in outdoor or indoor systems?
Outdoor
What are the clinical signs of Roundworm (Ascaris suum)
Pneumonia
Icterus
Reduced Faecal output due to blocked intestine
Reduced feed utilisation
What is the treatment for roundworm (Ascaris suum)?
Hygiene and management practices
Anthelminitis (e.g. ivermectin can kill external parasites too).
What is the scientific name for Whip Worm?
Is whip worm more or less destructive than roundworm (Ascaris suum)
- Trichuris suis*
- Trichuris suis* >>>>>>> destructiveness than Ascaris suum
What is gastrointestinal accident?
Which way is the caecum facing?
Twisted bowel
Caecum is facing forward
Name a management caused enteral phenomenom?
What age group does this usuall occur?
Tx and clinical signs.
Twisted Bowel (GIT Accident) due to infrequent or liquid feeding (feed disruptions)
Grower-finisher pigs.
Sudden death
Tx: add Zn Bacitracin at 100ppm to finisher feed.
Name two diseases that cause sudden death due to disruptions in feed intake.
Twisted Bowel
Haemorrhagic Bowel Syndrome (other causes include fighting and mixing stressors)
Both same treatment: Zn bacitracine add to feed.
