ANSC 1401 Exam IV

What are the clinical signs (CS) of Porcine Parvovirus?

Small litter sizes and stillbirths.

Which cells are primarily affected by the PRRS virus?

Endothelial cells.

What are the transmission routes for Swine Brucellosis?

Ingestion of aborted fetuses/membranes, contaminated food/water, piglets nursing, venereal transmission.

What is the scientific name for Erysipelas in pigs?

Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae.

What is Exudative Epidermitis commonly known as?

Greasy pig disease.

What virus causes Pseudorabies, also known as Aujeszky's disease?

Herpes virus.

What is one of the clinical signs of Pseudorabies in suckling pigs?

Dyspnea.

What is the causative agent of Colibacillosis in pigs?

Escherichia coli (E. coli).

What are the common symptoms of Mycoplasmal Polyserositis in young pigs?

Acute lameness with swollen joints.

What is the common cause of salt toxicity in pigs?

Consuming too much sodium.

What pathogens cause Swine Dysentery?

Brachyspira hyodysenteriae.

What is the most important protozoal organism in swine?

Coccidiosis - Isospora suis.

What type of lice affects pigs?

Haematopinus suis.

What is the most prevalent parasite of swine?

Ascaris suum (roundworms).

What is the causative agent of acute respiratory disease in swine known as Glassers disease?

Mycoplasma.

What is EIA in horses commonly referred to as?

Swamp fever.

Which virus is known to cause neurologic diseases in horses?

West Nile Virus.

What are core vaccines for horses?

Rabies, Tetanus toxoid, EEE, WEE, VEE, West Nile Virus.

Which vaccine is non-core and used for preventing Strangles in horses?

Strangles vaccine.