Species-wise: Porcine

The energy requirement of the creeper ration for piglets is ___________Kcal /kg

Creep feed for piglet is otherwise known as

Live microbial culture added as feed additive in the pig feed is

The energy requirement of the guinea pig ration is Kcal /kg

The energy requirement of the creeper ration for piglets is Kcal /kg

The most common means of transmission of the PRRS virus on pig farms is via which of the following?

A large herd of finishing swine is evaluated due to reduced weight gain. On examination many pigs have dry coughs which are more apparent when the animals are moving around.A group of pigs recently sent to slaughter had a high incidence of pneumonic lesions ventrally in the cardiac and apical pulmonary lobes .What is the best management recommendation for control of the top differential? https://www.merckvetmanual.com/multimedia/zk/v4740773

For the past month, a large confinement swine operation has experienced a steep rise in pre-weaning mortality. Late abortions, stillbirths, and mummifications have also increased.Herdsmen have noted some sows with bluish discoloration of the ears, which appears transient. Weanling pigs are coughing and dyspneic, and some have died.What will positive ELISA antibody tests for porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) on affected animals in this herd most consistently identify?

Failure to control mild endemic respiratory disease in swine caused by Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae predisposes pigs to complications.Which other organism works in conjunction with Mycoplasma hyopneumonia to cause exudative bronchopneumonia and polyarthritis?

Several litters of 2 to 3 day old pigs have recently died rapidly with hemorrhagic enteritis. Post mortem lesions include mucosal hemorrhage, necrosis and emphysema in the small intestines. What pathogen is most likely to cause these signs?

Which infectious agent causes the clinical presentation of pigs most similar to Haemophilus parasuis (Glasser’s disease)?

Which of the following is the most effective approach to manage/treat/prevent edema disease in weaner pigs?

The causative agent of edema disease in weaner pigs is Escherichia coli producing Shiga toxin 2e and ______

“Stepping syndrome” in pigs is due the deficiency of

Several suckling piglets were found dead in the farrowing facility of a large confinement swine operation. Most of the other piglets in the same pen are lethargic, anorexic, and dyspneic with copious nasal discharge.

Necropsy of dead piglets reveals large amounts of fluid in the bronchi and trachea, pulmonary edema and congestion and whitish necrotic foci on the myocardium.

Which one of the following diseases is the most likely cause?

Most of a litter of European wild boar at a zoological park have died. The surviving piglets are in lateral recumbency with a frothy nasal discharge.

Necropsy of the piglets reveals pulmonary edema and copious fluid in the trachea and bronchi along with grayish- white necrotic foci on the myocardium.

Which one of the following diseases is the most likely diagnosis?

Most of a litter of European wild boar at a zoological park have died. The surviving piglets are in lateral recumbency with a frothy nasal discharge.
Necropsy of the piglets reveals pulmonary edema and copious fluid in the trachea and bronchi along with grayish- white necrotic foci on the myocardium.

In which animal species Erysipelothrix, produces diamond shaped skin lesions –

A swine herd is presented with an outbreak of fever and lameness in finishing pigs (100-200 lb [45-90 kg]). Some animals also have skin lesions that look like the image below.What is the diagnosis and  the treatment of choice for affected animals?

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Few of the  4-6 months old pigs died after bouts of tarry black diarrhea . Necropsy revealed unclotted blood and tarry fluid in intestines. Which of the following is likely diagnosis?

There is a sudden onset of diarrhea followed by collapse and death in piglets 1-3 days old. Necropsy reveals, black and hemorrhagic intestines.  Find out which statements are true? (multiple correct answers)

A newborn piglet is shivering, dehydrated, and hypothermic.  Which of the following is likely finding?

Porcine stress syndrome (PSS) is related to which one of the following conditions?

Greasy pig disease is caused by

In a swine farm some pigs of all ages developed sickness leading to seizures, paralysis and death. Porcine polio is at the top of the differential diagnosis list. What is another name for this condition?

In a non-immune swine herd,  transmissible gastroenteritis (TGE) causes death  in _______________, with _________________ & ______________.

Multiple pigs in a swine herd died recently without obvious lesions on necropsy. Herd mangers thinks it could be porcine polio. What are the clinical signs of porcine polio?

You are called to a pig farm to investigate an explosive outbreak of diarrhea, vomiting and near-100% mortality among newborns less than a week old. Most piglets over a month old survive. A couple of the nursing sows are also sick with diarrhea and vomiting, and decreased milk production. What condition do you suspect most highly?

Which disease is treatable with antibiotics like tylosin, tiamulin or lincomycin?

You are called to investigate an outbreak of diarrhea at a local swine farm. The farmer relates that the problem started about a month after she brought in 5 new animals. Of these, one developed fever and diarrhea a week after arrival. You note diarrhea and death among nursing piglets; in weanlings and growing-finisher pigs you note diarrhea with fever. Which diarrheal disease affects pigs of all ages?

What condition is associated with rectal stricture in pigs?

You have been called to investigate an outbreak of diarrhea in 1-week-old piglets. Which diarrheal disease most commonly affects this age group?

You have been called to investigate an outbreak of diarrhea in feeder-grower pigs (7-16 weeks old).

You are called to examine an outbreak of diarrheal illness in newborn piglets 1-7 days old. Affected piglets have dyspnea and abdominal distention. You note scrotal edema in some males and several have died.
On necropsy you observe ascites, hydrothorax, and edema of the ascending colon.
What disease do you suspect?

Which diarrheal disease is caused by Lawsonia intracellularis and occurs in growing finishing (40- to 80-lb) pigs and young breeding pigs?

A group of weak, dehydrated 2- week-old piglets present with yellowish, watery, foul smelling diarrhea. Two piglets out of the group have died. A fecal examination shows numerous very small oocysts. Which one of the following would be the most effective control measure for this infection?

Which one of the following choices is the most effective control strategy for porcine parvovirus (PPV)?

Pigs from a confinement swine facility are presented for necropsy. Many sows in the facility have aborted late in gestation. Some piglets were stillborn and some fetuses were mummified. A number of gilts and many weaned pigs are coughing and anorexic.
Necropsy reveals a severe necrotizing interstitial pneumonia in some of the pigs who had respiratory signs.
These findings support a preliminary diagnosis of what condition?

A local swine farm reports an acute outbreak of fever and anorexia in 20% of the herd.Affected pigs are reluctant to move, walk stiffly on their toes and lie separately rather than piling in groups.nThey shift weight from foot to foot when standing and squeal pitifully when handled.There is widespread erythema and purplish skin discoloration of the ears, snout, and abdomen of some affected animals. A typical affected animal looks like this:
Click here to see image Which one of the following choices is the most appropriate treatment?

Several piglets in a group weaned 10 days ago in the nursery facility of a large commercial swine operation were found dead.

On evaluation, some weaners have swelling around the eyes and forehead.

Some are in lateral recumbency and dyspneic.

Necropsy of the dead piglets reveals subcutaneous and submucosal edema.

The most likely causative organism is…