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what are pigs interms of how there diet is

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pigs are omnivorous monogastric animals

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how do pigs do with fibre and why would they need it

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-can digest only smaller quantitys of crude fibre
-their capacity to utilize roughage is limited
-they need a small amount for:gut health, to reduce feed cost

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what are the 5 main parts of the pigs digestive system

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-mouth
-esophagus
-stomach
-small intest
-large intest

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what is the mouth

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-entrance and medium for mechanical break down of the food (chewing)
-saliva is also produced to soften and moisten the feed
-contains the enzyme (amylase) which starts the digestion of starch

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what is the esophagus

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a tube that carries the food form the mouth to the stomach via a series of muscle contractions

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what is the role of the stomach

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-chemicals are added to the food-HCl and enzymes
-break down carbohydrates, proteins, and fats to smaller units

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what is the small intestine

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-duodenum, jejunum , ileum
-inner surface of the small intestine has fingerlike projections called villi
-villi provide the absorptive surface area for nutrients

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what makes up the large intestine

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-short cecum
-long colon
-rectum
-anus

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what are the functions of the large intestine

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-microbial fermentation
-absorption of water

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what nutrients are required by swine

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-energy
-animo acids
-minerals
-vitamins

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what do pigs require energy for

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maintenance, growth, and reproduction

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what amino acids do pigs need

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indispensable and dispensable amino acids

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what are indispensable amino acids

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essential amino acids PVT TIM HALL

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what minerals do pigs need

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calcium, phosphrous, sodium, selenium, manganese, copper, zinc, etc

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what vitamins do pigs need

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A, D, E, K, C, riboflavin, niacin, vit B12, biotin, etc

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what vitamin do gestating sows require more of

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Vit A and D
-7,200 IU/day of vit A carotene
-360IU/day of vit D

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what are the animal factors that determine the amount of nutrient required by the swine

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-the product you are raising them for (lean meat or fat)
-age
-breed
-production state (growing, lactating sows, pregnant sows, boras)
health status

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what are some common energy sources for swine

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-corn(the most energy)
-wheat barley(same amount of energy)
-fat sources (concentrated energy)

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what are some common amino acid sources for swine

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-soybean meal (44%)
canola meal (36%)
peas (21%)
lentils
sunflower meal
meat meal
distillers grains with solubles
synthetic amino acids

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what are some common mineral/vitamin sources for swine

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-monocalcium phoshate/dicalcum phosphate: calcium&phosphrous
-bonemeal (ca)
-limestone (ca)
-premixes:minerals and vitimims

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what are some feed factors that determine the amount of nutrients available to swine

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-quantity
-frequency of feeding
-other ingredients in the mix
-feed processing
-antinutrients– fiber, phytate etc

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what is one of the top challenges for the swine indistry

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feed

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how much does feed cost account for the overall cost of swine production

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appx 70%

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what are some possible solutions to help with the high price of pork feed

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-source a variety of ingredients, including by-products
-utilize novel technologies (micronization, extrusion)
-enzyme technology

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what are some general indicators of ill health in swine
-reduced appetite -isolation -changing in amount, color, consistency of feces -coughing -sneezing -dull hair coat -alterations in gait
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what are some sources of diseases in swine
-diseased or healthy swine incubating diseases -animals other then swine (animals, pets, birds, vermin, insects) -clothing or shoes of visitors and employees moving farm to farm -contaminated feed, water, bedding, soil -carcasses of dead animals -contaminated equipment or veichels -airborne particles and dust blown by wind
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what are some common swine diseases
-swine brucellosis -pseudorabies -porcine epidemic diarrhea -porcine respiratory and reproductive syndrome -african swine fever -classical swine fever -swine vesicular disease trichinellosis
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what is swine brucellosis and what is it caused by
-infectious diseases of swine -caused by brucella suis. biovars 1 or 3
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how does swine brucellosis spread
-in semen during breeding -by ingesting, inhaling, or eye contact with bacteria -in milk, repo fluids, placenta, aborted fetus, and urine -potentially zoonotic
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where does the infection of brucellosis localize
-in various tissues: -joints leading to lameness -cause chronic inflammatory lesions in reproductive organs -can cause abortions, infertility, low milk production
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what is pseudorabies
-disease of swine that can also affect cattle, dogs, cats, sheep, goats -caused pseudorabies virus (PRV) is a contagious herosevirus
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how does pseudorabies spread
-direct animal to animal (nose to nose) contact or sexual contact -inanimate objects, boots, clothes, feed, trucks, eqipment
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what does pseudorabies cause
-reproductive problems- abortions, stillbirths -respiratory problems -occasional deaths in breeding and finishing hogs
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what are some symptoms of pseudorabies in pigs
-CNS clinical signs -incoordination' -sneezing, caughing -high mortality
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what are some symptoms of pseudorabies in adult pigs
-coughing, fever, pneumonia -CNS signs -reproductive signs such as failure to breed, abortions, stillbirths, small litters
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what causes porcine epidemic diarrhea
porcine epidemic diarrhea virus
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how is porcine epidemic diarrhea transmitted
through feces and direct contact between infected and non infected animals
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what type of pigs does porcine epidemic diarrhea effect and what does it do to them
-effects all types of pigs -resulting in dehydration, vomiting, diarrhea -symptoms may be severe in very young piglets to very mild/non-existant in finishing pigs
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how can porcine epidemic diarrhea be prevented
through proper biosecurity
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what is porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome
-viral disease caused by porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV)
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what are some symptoms of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome
-reproductive failure in sows -respiratory diseases in growing and finishing -diarrhea in weanling piglets
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what are the issues and preventions of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome
-economically devastating, world wide -vaccines are available but new varients constantly emerging
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what are piglets most susceptible to for porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome
-infection and dehydration -piglets develop severe diarrhea and die of dehydration -less then 7 days of age=100% mortality -7 to 28 day=30% mortality -older pigs and sows develop a transient diarrhea, may go off feed for a couple days
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what are some reportable diseases of swine that are considered to be of great public health importance
-trichinellosis -hog cholera aka classical swine fever -african swine fever -swine vesicular disease -foot and mouth disease
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what are some possible clinical signs of reportable diseases
-blisters or ulcers on mouth, nose, feet, teats -paralysis, hind end weakness, or stumbling (drunken) gait -muscle twitching and trembline, very exaggerated responce to skin being touched -severe behavioural changes (aggression, vocalization) -hemorrhages (bleeding) into or out of body openings or into internal organs -severe bloody diarrhea -recumbent (refuse to stand) -severe skin discloloration
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what is foot an mouth disease
a severe, highly communicable viral disease in cattle and swine
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what are signs of foot and mouth disease
fever and blister like sores on the tongue and lips, in the mouth, on the teats and between hooves
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what is swine vesicular disease
-an acute, contagious viral disease of pigs characterized by fever and vesicles (fluid filled blisters) in the mouth and on the snout, feet and teats
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can you tell swine vesicular disease form foot and mouth
no
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what species are affected by swine vesicular disease
just swine
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how serous is swine vesicular disease
illness varies in severity but is rarley fatal
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what is african swine fever (ASF)
contagous viral disease of swine
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how serious is ASF
causes high mortality rates in infected domestic pigs, european wild boars, and american wild pigs
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where and how long can ASF survive
for several months in fresh pork, and processed pork products is resistant to low tempratures
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what happens to pigs that survive ASF
they are carriers for life
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what plays a major role in transmission of ASF
ticks and fomites
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what is the mortality rate of ASF
could reach 100%
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where are zones detected for ASF
south-sahara africa, iberic peninsula, and south america
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what is hog cholera or classical swine fever
it is a highly contagious viral disease of swine with high morbidity and high mortality
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what are pre death signs of classical swine fever
-standing with arched back -diarrhea -staggered gait -conjunctivitis -purplish discolouration of the skin
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what are post death signs of classical swine fever
hemorrhages/necrotic lesions of the: skin -tonsils -lymph nodes -small intestine -kidneys -spleen
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what is trichinellosis
-disease of animals and humans caused by small imtramuscular parasitic nematodes (roundworms) of the genus trichinella
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how does disease affect profits
-increased mortality -reduced weight gain -reduced feed conversion -reduced barn throughput -increased incidences of other diseases -condemnations at slaughter -increased vet cost
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what are some factors that increase disease
-cold temp -moisture -hight bacterial count -low immunity -poor nutrition -parasites -crowding
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what are some factors that decrease diesease
-warm temps -dry conditions -sanitation -high immunity -good nutrition -worming -adequate space
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what are some disease control opportunities
-maintain biosecurity -consume colostrum -adequate ventilation, optimal environment -antibiotics
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what is biosecurity
describes the measure and procedures needed to protect a population against the introduction and spread of pathogens
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what does biosecurity reduce the risk of
the risk of introduction and spread of disease agents
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what are biosecurity principals for swine
-isolation -sanitation -traffic control -herd health management -program maintenance
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isolation
isolate sick pigs form the herd. obtain animals from reputable source, all in all out
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sanitation
clean and disinfect buildings, barns, equipment, clothing, and foot wear designate a cleaning area for vehicles and equipment
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traffic control
-control visitors access, require visitors to wear clean boots, clothing and gloves -prevent birds, rodents, pets, and other animals, maintain records of the movement of people, animals and equipment
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herd health management
monitor herd health daily, uniquely identify all animals for traceability, vaccinate pigs against certain diseases
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program maintenance
staff training, monitor biosecurity effectiveness
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