PQ hungarian Flashcards
What is the prognosis of total uterine prolapse?
Bad
Hidden testicle
Dont have to deal with it if we sell the piglet before maturity
Inguinal hernia
Twisting the tunica so the intestines slide back into the abdomen
When is the farrowing considered difficult?
30-40 minutes between 2 piglets
Which age group develop oedematous dermatitis?
suckling piglet (1-5 weeks)
When is osteoporosis least likely to develop in sow?
At term
When does vaginal prolapse happen?
At the end of pregnancy, before farrowing
Where is epiphyseolysis most like to occur in sows?
Head of femur - Pelvis
Use of acepromazine
Can be used alone, but not very reliable
Castration in a 7 day old piglet, thats about 20 kg
Local anaesthesia and sedation
OVER 20 kg = general anaesthesia
over 7 days old, UNDER 20kg = local anaesthesia and sedation
Clinical signs of enteritis
Melena
Early clinical signs of gastric ulcer
Grinding of teeth
What causes the death of a pig in case of total uterus prolapse?
Blood loss