CHAPTER 7 (Nutritional disease)

Question 1

in swine, particularly piglets, is a common issue due to their rapid growth and limited iron stores at birth.

Answer 1

Iron deficiency, or iron deficiency anemia,

Question 2

This deficiency can lead to various health problems, including paleness, weakness, and potentially even death.

Answer 2

Iron Deficiency

Question 3

is a nutritional disease of young, rapidly growing pigs—usually affecting those between 2 to 4 months of age. It is acute, often fatal, and typically related to Vitamin E and/or Selenium deficiency.

Answer 3

Mulberry Heart Disease (MHD)

Question 4

These nutrients are antioxidants that protect cells (especially heart and liver) from oxidative damage.

Answer 4

Vitamin E
Selenium

Question 4

Vitamin E and Selenium deficiency leads to;

Answer 4

Capillary fragility
Muscle degeneration
Hemorrhage

Question 5

is a nutritional disorder most commonly seen in young pigs, especially weaners, and is best known for causing a skin condition called parakeratosis.

Answer 5

Zinc deficiency

Question 5

Its clinical Signs often sudden death is the first and only sign in well-conditioned, fast-growing piglets.

Answer 5

Mulberry Heart Disease

Question 5

Causes of Iron Deficiency

Answer 5

1. Rapid growth
2. Indoor rearing

Question 6

What is the cause of death if you observed this before death:
* Labored breathing
* Weakness
* Fever
* Reluctance to move
* Cyanosis (bluish skin)
* Death within a few hours

Answer 6

Mulberry Heart Disease