Swine 3 - Aimee Flashcards
1
Q
What are the possible causes of protein deficiency?
A
- Sub-optimal feed intake
- Complete vs. incomplete protein
- Deficiency in one or more essential amino acids
2
Q
What are the two most commonly deficient amino acids?
A
Lysine and methionine
3
Q
What does protein deficiency look like in growers/finishers?
A
- Reduced growth
- Poor feed conversion
- Fatter carcasses
4
Q
What does protein deficiency look like in sows?
A
- Lower milk production
- Excess weight loss (muscle)
during lactation - Failure to exhibit postweaning estrus
5
Q
What does fat deficiency cause?
A
- Hair loss
- Scaly dermatitis (perhaps even necrosis)
- Unthrifty appearance
- Reproductive (hormone production) issues
6
Q
What diets are at risk for fat deficiency?
A
Non-commercial diets!
Commercial diets contain adequate fat so are not a risk!!
7
Q
What does carbohydrate deficiency cause?
A
- Reduced growth/ADG
- Poor hair coat and dry nose
- Poor body condition
- Lack of energy
- Other illnesses
8
Q
What does a calcium or phosphorus deficiency cause?
A
Rickets
9
Q
What does a salt deficiency cause?
A
Poor growth
10
Q
What does a sow diet low in iodine cause?
A
Hairless pigs
11
Q
What does a zinc deficiency cause?
A
Parakeratosis
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