Diseases in Sows and Boars Flashcards
Selection of breeding stock is very important and involves evaluating _________ to ensure superior quality.
all of the systems
What are the 2 goals for keeping sows and boars on the farm healthy?
- longevity
- production/reproduction
T/F: sows and boars are affected by many of the SAME conditions other age groups of pigs are affected by.
true
There are a variety of causes of repro failure and it can be blamed on either the male or female. What is most commonly the general issue causing reproductive failure in sows and boars?
Management!
- nutrition, herd health programs, genetic selection, farm biosecuity plans, breeding management, and heat stress.
Heat stress can cause reproductive failure in sows/boars. What can the producer do to compensate?
overbreed in the summer/hot months
provide shade
provide fans, ventilation, and misters.
have slatted floors
what age group of pigs are more likely to have difficulty having the entire litter in a timely fashion?
gilts and older sows
what are 8 periparturient disorders in sows?
- abortions/stillbirths/ mummies/ weak piglets/ small litters
- retained pigs or placentas
- vaginal or vulvar injuries
- post-partum metritis
- hypocalcemia
- mastitis and agalactia
- vaginal / uterine prolpase +/- rectal
- failure to return to estrus
when does vaginal / uterine prolpase typically occur in sows – pre or post partum?
pre partum due to estrogen
what is the treatment for retained fetus in sows?
first palpate her to make sure there is no obstruction / true dystocia
then, give oxytocin IM to cause uterine contractions
what causes lameness in sows and boars?
- injury
- overgrown toes and dewclaws
- shoulder sores in sows
what type of pigs is overgrown toes and dewclaws most common in?
pet pot bellies
What type of flooring is BEST for wearing down toes and dewclaws in adult pigs?
concrete
metal or plastic slatted flooring does not wear toes and they overgrow.
what are 6 issues specific to boars?
- decreased libido
- overuse issues
- penile injury / prolapse
- enlarged preputial diverticulum
- overgrown tusks
- behavioral issues
T/F: you should remove boars tusks if they are present
false – just trim them once per year
T/F: behavioral issues can lead to a necessity to cull a boar.
true