Diseases in Swine
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What body system does Scours affect?
gastrointestinal
What is the cause of Scours?
bacteria
What type of swine is affected by Scours?
8-14 weeks old
What is the treatment for Scours?
Antibiotics and Sanitation
What are the symptoms of Scours?
Slows growth of pig; loose, frequent, off-colored feces; lethargy; dehydration
What is Actinobacillus also called?
Haemophilus Pneumonia
What body system does Actinobacillus affect?
Respiratory
What is the cause of Actinobacillus?
bacteria
What type of swine is affected by Actinobacillus?
Growing/Finishing swine
What is the prevention for Actinobacillus?
Vaccine
What are the symptoms of Actinobacillus?
abdominal breathing, high fever, sudden death
Leptospirosis affects what body system?
Reproductive
What is the cause of Leptospirosis?
Bacteria
What type of swine does Leptospirosis affect?
Boars and Sows
What is a prevention method for Leptospirosis?
Vaccination Program
What are the symptoms of Leptospirosis?
Results in abortion and stillbirths
Is Leptospirosis Zoonotic?
Yes, it is transmissible to humans
What body system is affected by Porcine Reproductive & Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS)?
Reproductive and Respiratory
What causes PRRS?
virus
What type of swine is affected by PRRS?
all swine
what are the symptoms of PRRS?
birth of premature litters; stillborns; increased pre-weaning illness in piglets; respiratory disease in the nursery
What is the treatment for PRRS?
Vaccine
Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus affects what body system?
Digestive
What is the cause of PEDv?
virus