Swine Diseases: Metabolic/Dietary Issues Flashcards
1
Q
What does a lack of calcium, phosphorus or vitamin D cause?
A
Rickets
2
Q
What does Rickets cause?
A
Slower than normal growth rates
Crocked legs
3
Q
How is Rickets treated?
A
By providing the correct ratio of calcium to phosphorus
4
Q
What does a zinc deficiency cause in swine?
A
Parakeratosis
5
Q
What does Parakeratosis cause?
A
Rough, scaly skin
6
Q
How is Parakeratosis treated?
A
Balancing zinc and calcium levels in the diet
