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Swine Flashcards

1
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Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea is what type of virus

A

Coronavirus

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2
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PED is similar to what other Dz but is not related

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Transmissible Gastroenteritis

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3
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Common clinical signs of PED

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Acute outbreaks of severe diarrhea, vomiting and high morbidity

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4
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In endemic PED herds which age group is typically affected

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Suckling and recently weaned pigs

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5
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T/F: PED immunity develops over 2-3 weeks and allows colostral protection for neonates

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TRUE

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6
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What is the route of spread for PED

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fecal-oral route

**Transport and markets are high contamination sites

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7
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Iodine deficiency leads to the birth of ____

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Weak or dead pigs that are largely devoid of hair

Mucinous edema

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T/F: Iodine deficiency can cause prolonged gestation

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TRUE

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9
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What is an easy way of avoiding iodine deficiency

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Use iodized salt in feed ration of gestating sows

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10
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What two things in suckling pigs lead to Iron Deficiency Anemia

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Rapid growth and expansion of blood volume

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11
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Piglets can be given an iron injection to prevent anemia but must be done before what age

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7 days

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12
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T/F: Piglets in confinement are more susceptible to iron deficiency anemia

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TRUE

**Piglets without access to iron in the soil or feces are more likely to have anemia

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13
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What is Parakeratosis and what age is it seen

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Zinc responsive dermatosis

2-4 month old

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14
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Parakeratosis is most commonly caused by

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consumption of excessive calcium

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15
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What are 2 differentials for parakeratosis

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Mange and greasy pig

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16
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Rickets is caused by a deficiency of

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Vit D or phosphorous

**not exposed to sunlight

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17
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Which category of pig is most likely to get osteoporosis

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Sows mobilizing minerals for high milk production

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18
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Osteoporosis often results in fractures when

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Latter part of nursing period, immediately after weaning or during mating

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19
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What is the most important etiologic factor leading to osteoporosis

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inappropriate ration formulation/mixing

**confinement also plays a role

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20
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What factors can destroy Vit E or make it less bio-available

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Polyunsaturated FA
Vit A
Mycotoxins

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21
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What three syndromes does Vit E/Selenium cause

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Mulberry Heart
Hepatosis dietetica
White muscle disease

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22
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What happens with mulberry heart

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sudden death in pigs 4 wks 4 mo that were believed to be healthy

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23
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What age of pig are most susceptible to aflatoxicosis

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young nursing or weaned growing pigs

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24
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What are clinical signs of aflatoxicosis

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Reduced feed intake
Immunosuppression
Tissue hemorrhage
Icterus
Sudden death
25
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Aflatoxicosis can cause hepatotoxicosis causing the liver to be

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Smaller
Fibrotic
Ascites

26
Q

What is the fungus found in grasses that cause ergotism

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Claviceps purpurea

27
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What are clinical signs of ergotism

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Ischemic necrosis followed by sloughing of parts of the extremities, mainly tails, ears and hooves

28
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What can ergotism cause in the sow

A

Inhibit mammary development
Reduced litter size
Reduced birth weight
Post farrowing agalactia

29
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What causes crusting and ulceration on the snout, lips, buccal commissures and prepuce

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Trichothecene toxicosis (Fumonisin)

30
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What does zearalenone cause in gilts

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Vulvovaginitis
Precocious mammary development
Persistent anestrus or pseudopregnancy

31
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What is another name for haemophilus parasuis

A

Glasser’s Disease

32
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What is haemophilus parasuis characterized by

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Meningoencephalitis (incoordination, paresis, recumbent)
Polyserositis
Polyarthritis
Bact pneumonia

33
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What age group is usually affected by haemophilus parasuis

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3 wk - 4 mo old pigs

34
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Haemophilus parasuis often occurs secondary to what

A

Stressful event

35
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What are the characteristics of Mycoplasma pneumonia

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Coughing, stunted growth, reduced feed efficiency

36
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Mycoplasma usually affects which age of pig

A

Growing and finishing phases

37
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Mycoplasma is considered to have a central role in which disease

A

Porcine Respiratory Disease Complex

38
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What does mycoplasma hyosynoviae cause

A

Synovitis in growing swine

39
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What does mycoplasma hyorhinis cause

A

Fibrinous polyserositis in young pigs

40
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What is swine influenza characterized by

A

Sudden fever, occulonasal discharge, weakness

Followed by paroxysmal couging

41
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Swine influenza is more common in which type of system

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Continuous production system

42
Q

What are the common sites for osteochondrosis

A 
Medial femoral condyle
Humeral condyle, head
Glenoid of scapula
Distal ulna
Lumbar vertebrae
43
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Dyschondroplasia has been attributed to

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rapid growth and early excessive weight bearing pressure on cartilage

44
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Clinical signs of salt poisoning

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Aimless wandering
Blindness
Head pressing
"Dog Sit"
Leg paddling
45
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What pathological signs does salt poisoning cause

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Meningeal and cerebral perivascular cuffing by eosinophils

46
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Gastric ulceration refers to

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Destruction of pars esophagea (non-glandular stomach) with formation of bleeding ulcers

47
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What age of pig has the highest prevalence of gastric ulcers

A

120 lbs to market weight

48
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What are some risk factors for gastric ulcers

A 
Finely ground feed
Pelleted ration
Low fiber
Skim milk
Hot summer months
49
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Clinical signs of gastric ulcers

A

Related to blood loss

Pallor, black tarry feces, anemia, grinding of teeth

50
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T/F: Vit K is a treatment for gastric ulcers

A

TRUE

51
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Which age group typically gets trichuris suis

A

Feeder/finishers and mature swine

52
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Clinical signs of trichuris suis

A

Mucoid or mucohemorrhagic diarrhea with loss of condition

53
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Trichuris suis affects the ____ intestine

A

Large intestine

54
Q

Where are FMD lesions seen in pigs

A

Coronary band, heel, interdigital space

Snout/oral vesicles

55
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What FMD lesions are seen in cattle

A

Oral, teat, hoof (interdigital, coronary)

Excess salivation, drooling, nasal discharge

56
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Classical swine fever is caused by which virus

A

Flavivirus (pestivirus)

57
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Clinical signs of swine fever

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Fever, anorexia, weakness, erythematous lesions (light skin), severe leukopenia

58
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Clinical signs of african swine fever

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Fever, cyanosis, recumbent, bloody diarrhea, abortion, erythema

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