GI dz pigs

What age of pigs are affected by Clostridium type C diarrhea?

Pigs less than 48 hours old.

What age of pigs are affected by Clostridium type A diarrhea?

Pigs from 1 day to weaning.

What dietary change is a trigger for salmonella in pigs?

Weaning.

What does yellow diarrhea indicate in pigs?

Watery scour.

What does green or brown diarrhea indicate?

Sloppy looseness.

What does yellow/green diarrhea suggest in pigs?

Coccidiosis.

What does pasty diarrhea indicate?

Clostridium type A infection.

What can bloody diarrhea in pigs suggest?

Swine dysentery or Clostridium type C.

What clinical sign is associated with swine dysentery?

Mucous in the diarrhea.

What does a sickly/sweet smell in diarrhea indicate?

Watery scour.

What causes weight loss or poor growth in pigs?

Brachyspira, Lawsonia, swine dysentery.

What might a high number of deaths in pigs indicate?

Infection with rotavirus or Clostridia.

Why is colostrum management important in piglets?

To support immunity and health after birth.

What is the first step in the investigative approach for diarrhea in pigs?

Full clinical exam.

What should be assessed to evaluate hydration status?

Mucous membranes and capillary refill time.

What diagnostic method is used to identify toxins and bacteria strains?

ELISA.

What pathology test can be conducted for swine dysentery?

Culture or histopathology.

What does PM examination reveal if E. coli is involved?

Bowel oedema.

What fecal tests can help identify E. coli and Salmonella?

Rectal swab and faecal swab.

What type of treatment is used for gastrointestinal disease in pigs?

Supportive treatment.

What antibiotic is used for E. coli or Salmonella infection in pigs?

Aminoglycosides, specifically paramomycin.

Which antibiotics are effective against Lawsonia and Brachyspira?

Tylosin or Linomycin.

What vaccination is recommended to prevent E. coli in pigs?

Sow vaccination to prevent pre-weaning disease.

How can Clostridium type C diarrhea be prevented?

Vaccination.

What is a recommended strategy to control Salmonella in pigs?

Reduce stress and vaccinate.

How should hygiene be managed pre-weaning to prevent disease?

Ensure good hygiene in pens and manage colostrum properly.

What dietary strategies can help control post-weaning infections?

Oral vaccines, water/feed acidification, and dietary formulation.

What pathogens damage the gut wall and cause scour in pre-weaned pigs?

Rotavirus, Clostridium perfringens, coccidiosis, E. coli, PCV-2, PRRS.

Which pathogens are associated with nursery and finisher pigs?

Salmonella, Ileitis, Brachyspira piliscicoli, swine dysentery, Lawsonia, PCV-2, PRRS.

What is a common cause of constipation in pigs?

Foreign body or reduced water intake.

What is an effective way to manage constipation associated with low water intake?

Increase water intake by adding fruits or flavoring.

How can stool consistency be improved in constipated pigs?

Use mineral oil as a stool softener.

What is a potential treatment if there is a foreign body causing constipation?

Consider imaging or surgery.

What role does hydration play in managing diarrhea in pigs?

Assessing hydration status is essential for appropriate treatment.

What management step can help prevent infections in piglets after weaning?

Providing vaccines for post-weaning diseases.

What common clinico-pathological sign can indicate coccidiosis in pigs?

Dehydration seen in clinical assessments.

What is the significance of color in diarrhea for diagnostic purposes?

It helps identify the underlying cause based on the presented color.

What is the approach to assess diarrhea severity in pigs?

Evaluate the appearance and characteristics of the diarrhea.

What does a diagnosis of swine dysentery typically require?

Identification of bloody and mucoid diarrhea in the affected pigs.

What aspect of management is crucial in preventing pre-weaning disease among piglets?

Effective colostrum management.

What does direct contact with contaminated faeces indicate regarding swine dysentery?

It is a method of transmission for the disease.

What treatment may be necessary for severely constipated pigs?

Enemas may be required for severe cases.