Swine Quarantine Procedures Flashcards
What are the purposes of quarantining swine?
- prevent transmission of disease from a NEW pig to a RESIDENT pig
- allow for better observation of NEW pigs
- identify disease, behavioral issues, and nutritional issues in NEW pigs
T/F: quarantine is done just to allow pigs to begin socialization by allowing new pigs and resident pigs to get to know one another across a fence.
false
What pigs need to be quarantined?
- any new pigs that come to the farm
- pigs within the same production system but located at a different site
- pigs of same known health status (just to be safe)
Which of the following statements is FALSE about receiving pigs and quarantine procedures?
A. animals should only be purchased from known sources with known health statuses
B. testing must be performed on new pigs to match diseases in the resident herd
C. new farmer should call the source swine facility to discuss health histories and make health plans
D. good animal health records should be kept
C. new farmer should call the source swine facility to discuss health histories and make health plans
you should have a VET-TO-VET call to discuss the health histories of both herds to make a health plan
Why does YOUR veterinarian need to consult with the source-herd’s veterinarian?
- confirm source herd has NOT had any recent disease outbreaks
- determine what diseases have or have not been detected or tested for in the source herd
- determine vaccination programs that are used and when they were given
- determine what antimicrobials are being used in the feed or water
How does quarantine reduce disease transmission?
Diseases are generally transmitted through DIRECT contact between pigs.
Fomites can also play a role (ppl, clothes, shoes, hands, etc.), as well as vectors (rodents, birds)
How does environmental transmission occur?
aerosol
water
food
dirt
so housing can affect contact between pigs and exposure to different environments.
Which of the following does NOT align with appropriate quarantine procedures?
A. there should be NO contact between resident pigs and new pigs
B. there should be NO common water or feed sources
C. there should be plenty of dirt for pigs to have good footing
D. removal of organic material should be easy
E. foot baths, hand-washing stations, and changing areas need to be available
C. there should be plenty of dirt for pigs to have good footing
no– easy to clean surfaces for floors, walls, etc. minimal dirt!
T/F: quaratine areas should not be too close to resident pigs
true
T/F: quarantine areas should not be regularly cleaned, disinfected, or dried because this increases risk of fomite-transmission
false
When should feed, water, and handling of quarantined pigs occur?
LAST
Regardless of whether a pork producer is purchasing replacement animals from the same genetic supplier and health monitoring program, an _____________ should still be in place.
isolation facility and program
Why is it essential replacement pigs remain in quarantine until test results are reported?
because the incubation period for different diseases is highly varibale and replacements might not exhibit any signs of sickness for some time.
how long is the quarantine period and why this amount of time?
minimum 2 weeks, usually 30 days!
most clinical signs from infectious diseases develop within 7-10d of arrival
What is the quarantine period followed by?
the acclimatization period (additional 15-30 days)
which allows for new pigs to be exposed to immunized for diseases affecting the resident pigs
