Swine

Question 1

Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea is what type of virus

Answer 1

Coronavirus

Question 2

PED is similar to what other Dz but is not related

Answer 2

Transmissible Gastroenteritis

Question 3

Common clinical signs of PED

Answer 3

Acute outbreaks of severe diarrhea, vomiting and high morbidity

Question 4

In endemic PED herds which age group is typically affected

Answer 4

Suckling and recently weaned pigs

Question 5

T/F: PED immunity develops over 2-3 weeks and allows colostral protection for neonates

Answer 5

TRUE

Question 6

What is the route of spread for PED

Answer 6

fecal-oral route

**Transport and markets are high contamination sites

Question 7

Iodine deficiency leads to the birth of ____

Answer 7

Weak or dead pigs that are largely devoid of hair

Mucinous edema

Question 8

T/F: Iodine deficiency can cause prolonged gestation

Answer 8

TRUE

Question 9

What is an easy way of avoiding iodine deficiency

Answer 9

Use iodized salt in feed ration of gestating sows

Question 10

What two things in suckling pigs lead to Iron Deficiency Anemia

Answer 10

Rapid growth and expansion of blood volume

Question 11

Piglets can be given an iron injection to prevent anemia but must be done before what age

Answer 11

7 days

Question 12

T/F: Piglets in confinement are more susceptible to iron deficiency anemia

Answer 12

TRUE

**Piglets without access to iron in the soil or feces are more likely to have anemia

Question 13

What is Parakeratosis and what age is it seen

Answer 13

Zinc responsive dermatosis

2-4 month old

Question 14

Parakeratosis is most commonly caused by

Answer 14

consumption of excessive calcium

Question 15

What are 2 differentials for parakeratosis

Answer 15

Mange and greasy pig

Question 16

Rickets is caused by a deficiency of

Answer 16

Vit D or phosphorous

**not exposed to sunlight

Question 17

Which category of pig is most likely to get osteoporosis

Answer 17

Sows mobilizing minerals for high milk production

Question 18

Osteoporosis often results in fractures when

Answer 18

Latter part of nursing period, immediately after weaning or during mating

Question 19

What is the most important etiologic factor leading to osteoporosis

Answer 19

inappropriate ration formulation/mixing

**confinement also plays a role

Question 20

What factors can destroy Vit E or make it less bio-available

Answer 20

Polyunsaturated FA
Vit A
Mycotoxins

Question 21

What three syndromes does Vit E/Selenium cause

Answer 21

Mulberry Heart
Hepatosis dietetica
White muscle disease

Question 22

What happens with mulberry heart

Answer 22

sudden death in pigs 4 wks 4 mo that were believed to be healthy

Question 23

What age of pig are most susceptible to aflatoxicosis

Answer 23

young nursing or weaned growing pigs

Question 24

What are clinical signs of aflatoxicosis

Answer 24

Reduced feed intake
Immunosuppression
Tissue hemorrhage
Icterus
Sudden death

Question 25

Aflatoxicosis can cause hepatotoxicosis causing the liver to be

Answer 25

Smaller Fibrotic Ascites

Question 26

What is the fungus found in grasses that cause ergotism

Answer 26

Claviceps purpurea

Question 27

What are clinical signs of ergotism

Answer 27

Ischemic necrosis followed by sloughing of parts of the extremities, mainly tails, ears and hooves

Question 28

What can ergotism cause in the sow

Answer 28

Inhibit mammary development Reduced litter size Reduced birth weight Post farrowing agalactia

Question 29

What causes crusting and ulceration on the snout, lips, buccal commissures and prepuce

Answer 29

Trichothecene toxicosis (Fumonisin)

Question 30

What does zearalenone cause in gilts

Answer 30

Vulvovaginitis Precocious mammary development Persistent anestrus or pseudopregnancy

Question 31

What is another name for haemophilus parasuis

Answer 31

Glasser's Disease

Question 32

What is haemophilus parasuis characterized by

Answer 32

Meningoencephalitis (incoordination, paresis, recumbent) Polyserositis Polyarthritis Bact pneumonia

Question 33

What age group is usually affected by haemophilus parasuis

Answer 33

3 wk - 4 mo old pigs

Question 34

Haemophilus parasuis often occurs secondary to what

Answer 34

Stressful event

Question 35

What are the characteristics of Mycoplasma pneumonia

Answer 35

Coughing, stunted growth, reduced feed efficiency

Question 36

Mycoplasma usually affects which age of pig

Answer 36

Growing and finishing phases

Question 37

Mycoplasma is considered to have a central role in which disease

Answer 37

Porcine Respiratory Disease Complex

Question 38

What does mycoplasma hyosynoviae cause

Answer 38

Synovitis in growing swine

Question 39

What does mycoplasma hyorhinis cause

Answer 39

Fibrinous polyserositis in young pigs

Question 40

What is swine influenza characterized by

Answer 40

Sudden fever, occulonasal discharge, weakness | Followed by paroxysmal couging

Question 41

Swine influenza is more common in which type of system

Answer 41

Continuous production system

Question 42

What are the common sites for osteochondrosis

Answer 42

``` Medial femoral condyle Humeral condyle, head Glenoid of scapula Distal ulna Lumbar vertebrae ```

Question 43

Dyschondroplasia has been attributed to

Answer 43

rapid growth and early excessive weight bearing pressure on cartilage

Question 44

Clinical signs of salt poisoning

Answer 44

``` Aimless wandering Blindness Head pressing "Dog Sit" Leg paddling ```

Question 45

What pathological signs does salt poisoning cause

Answer 45

Meningeal and cerebral perivascular cuffing by eosinophils

Question 46

Gastric ulceration refers to

Answer 46

Destruction of pars esophagea (non-glandular stomach) with formation of bleeding ulcers

Question 47

What age of pig has the highest prevalence of gastric ulcers

Answer 47

120 lbs to market weight

Question 48

What are some risk factors for gastric ulcers

Answer 48

``` Finely ground feed Pelleted ration Low fiber Skim milk Hot summer months ```

Question 49

Clinical signs of gastric ulcers

Answer 49

Related to blood loss | Pallor, black tarry feces, anemia, grinding of teeth

Question 50

T/F: Vit K is a treatment for gastric ulcers

Answer 50

TRUE

Question 51

Which age group typically gets trichuris suis

Answer 51

Feeder/finishers and mature swine

Question 52

Clinical signs of trichuris suis

Answer 52

Mucoid or mucohemorrhagic diarrhea with loss of condition

Question 53

Trichuris suis affects the ____ intestine

Answer 53

Large intestine

Question 54

Where are FMD lesions seen in pigs

Answer 54

Coronary band, heel, interdigital space | Snout/oral vesicles

Question 55

What FMD lesions are seen in cattle

Answer 55

Oral, teat, hoof (interdigital, coronary) | Excess salivation, drooling, nasal discharge

Question 56

Classical swine fever is caused by which virus

Answer 56

Flavivirus (pestivirus)

Question 57

Clinical signs of swine fever

Answer 57

Fever, anorexia, weakness, erythematous lesions (light skin), severe leukopenia

Question 58

Clinical signs of african swine fever

Answer 58

Fever, cyanosis, recumbent, bloody diarrhea, abortion, erythema