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PRRSV
Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus; a viral disease affecting pigs.
Leptospirosis
A bacterial disease caused by Leptospira, affecting pigs and other animals.
Parvovirus
A virus that causes reproductive failure in swine, marked by mummified fetuses.
Brucellosis
An infectious disease caused by Brucella species, leading to reproductive issues in pigs.
Rectal prolapse
A condition where the rectum protrudes through the anus due to various underlying causes.
Mycoplasma hyosynoviae
A bacterial infection associated with lameness in pigs, usually affecting older pigs.
Erysipelas
A bacterial infection caused by Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae, leading to skin and systemic issues.
Vulva biting
Behavior in pigs that can cause injuries and complications in reproductive females.
Agalactia
Failure to produce milk in sows, often leading to poor piglet survival.
Pleurisy
Inflammation of the pleura in pigs, causing respiratory distress.
Swine fever
A viral disease also known as classical swine fever, highly contagious with severe consequences.
Cystitis
Infection or inflammation of the bladder in pigs, leading to urination issues.
Pyelonephritis
A kidney infection in pigs, often secondary to urinary tract infections.
Epidemic diarrhoea
A condition in pigs characterized by severe diarrhea outbreaks.
Swine influenza
An infectious respiratory disease caused by influenza viruses in pigs.
Gastric ulceration
Development of ulcers in the stomach lining of pigs, causing various symptoms.
Porcine stress syndrome
A genetic condition in pigs causing adverse reactions to stress, leading to muscle issues.
Malignant hyperthermia
A severe reaction in pigs, often fatal, triggered by stress or certain anesthetics.
TGE
Transmissible gastroenteritis; a viral disease in pigs leading to severe gastrointestinal symptoms.
Atrophic rhinitis
A respiratory disease in pigs characterized by a reduction in growth and facial deformities.
Glasser's disease
A disease affecting pigs caused by Haemophilus parasuis, leading to respiratory issues.
Ascaris
Common intestinal parasite in pigs, leading to growth retardation and other health issues.
Clostridium novyi
A bacterium causing necrotic liver disease in pigs.
Borrelia granuloma
A bacterial infection in pigs leading to granulomatous lesions.
Foot and Mouth Disease
A highly contagious viral disease affecting cloven-hoofed animals including pigs.
Seneca Valley Virus
A virus causing vesicular lesions in pigs, similar to foot and mouth disease.
Vesicular Disease
Type of disease characterized by the formation of vesicles, affecting mainly swine.
Fusarium
A genus of fungi that produce mycotoxins harmful to pigs.
Aflatoxins
Toxins produced by certain molds that can lead to liver damage in pigs.
Salt toxicity
Acute condition caused by excessive salt intake or water deprivation in pigs.
Epidemiology
The study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states in specified populations.
Diagnosis
The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination.
Control measures
Strategies implemented to prevent the spread of disease within a herd.
Clinical signs
Observable indicators of a disease or condition in animals.
Biosecurity
Preventive measures to reduce the risk of introducing infectious diseases to a herd.
Vaccine
A biological preparation that provides active acquired immunity to a particular disease.
Pathogenesis
The development and progression of a disease.
Immunization
The process by which an individual's immune system becomes fortified against an agent.
Herd management
Practices and protocols in place to maintain the health and productivity of swine.
Quarantine
Isolating animals to prevent the spread of disease within a population.
Antibodies
Proteins produced by the immune system to neutralize pathogens.
Mycotoxicosis
Toxicological effects of mycotoxins in livestock.
Vaginoplasty
Surgical procedure to correct vaginal prolapse in sows.
Necropsy
The examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death.
Histopathology
The study of changes in tissues caused by disease.
Serology
The study of serum, especially with regard to the response of the immune system to pathogens.
Antibiotic therapy
Treatment involving antibiotics to combat bacterial infections.
Hormonal therapy
Treatment using hormones to address reproductive or growth issues.
Prolapse treatment
Measures taken to repair prolapse conditions in animals.
Feral pigs
Wild swine populations that can introduce diseases to domestic herds.
Latent infection
Infection that remains dormant in the host without showing clinical signs.
