Swine Herd Health

Question 1

How far away should one swine operation be from another?

Answer 1

≥ 2 miles

Question 2

Down time in between farm visits?

Answer 2

≥ 24 hours

Question 3

Describe the proper quarantine policy for all incoming stock

Answer 3

Quarantine ALL incoming stock at separate locations for ≥ 60 days

Question 4

Describe biosecurity practices of swine operations (7)

Answer 4

1. Provide clean boots & coveralls to visitors
2. Shower in/out; change clothes
3. Outside areas are fenced in
4. Foot traffic in/out is limited
5. Entry of equipment/supplies is minimized
6. Rooms are cleaned + disinfected + dried in between groups
7. Truck disinfection

Question 5

When should the pre-breeding and pre-farrowing gilts/sows be vaccinated/dewormed?

Answer 5

2-3 weeks prior to event

Question 6

What vaccines do pre-breeding gilts/sows receive and why?

Answer 6

1. Parvo
2. Lepto
3. Erysipelothrix

^All prevent reproductive losses/abortions

Question 7

How long does maternal protection last in piglet for Parvovirus?

Answer 7

≤ 8 months

Question 8

What vaccine should be given to ALL growing pigs, as early as 1 day of age?

Answer 8

Mycoplasma hypopneumoniae

outbreaks can impair growth rate and feed conversion

Question 9

What autogenous vaccine is mostly given to farrowing & nursery pigs?

Answer 9

Streptococcus suis

This is the most important streptococcal infection of pigs and is usually seen in nursing or recently weaned piglets. The disease usually is characterized by septicemia, acute meningitis, polyarthritis, polyserositis, or bronchopneumonia.

Question 10

What pigs are at high risk for Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae?

Answer 10

Fast-growing grower pigs

grower pigs

Question 11

What pigs does Hemophilus parasuis (Glasser’s disease) affect?

Answer 11

Nursery pigs (stress)

meningoencephalitis, polyserositis and polyarthritis

Question 12

Why is the PRRS vaccine primarily administered, and when?

Answer 12

To prevent reproductive losses - is a MLV vaccine given at ANY stage of production

Question 13

When to deworm sows and pre-parturient gilts:

Answer 13

1. prior to farrowing
2. in early gestation if in a contaminated environment (dirt)

slat flooring = easier manure cleanup = decr. intestinal parasites

Question 14

When to deworm replacement gilts (2)

Answer 14

1. q6 weeks if in contaminated area
2. pre-breeding

Question 15

When to deworm growing pigs (2)

Answer 15

1. +/- prior to entering nursery
2. when moved to grower (60 lbs) and then again at finisher (100 lbs)

Question 16

How often to deworm boars (2)

Answer 16

1. biannually in confinement facilities
2. q3 months if in contaminated area

Question 17

What is the most common worm pigs are infected with?

Answer 17

Roundworm - Ascaris suum

Question 18

How are most dewormers applied?

Answer 18

Topical/spray-on; Ivermectin inj.

Question 19

What essential micronutrient is given to piglets and why?

Answer 19

Iron
- 200mg/ml @ 2-3 days of age b/c they are NOT on dirt

Question 20

How are lice treated?

Answer 20

spray-on Amitraz