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Glasser’s Disease in Adult Pigs
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Glasser’s Disease in Adult Pigs

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What is the most likely cause of the high morbidity and mortality rates described in the text?

  • Escherichia coli infection
  • Coccidiosis
  • Transmissible Gastroenteritis (TGE)
  • Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) (correct)

    • Based on the information provided, which of the following statements about the history of PED is correct?

  • PED was first recognized in 1976 as an acute outbreak of diarrhea in swine of all ages, including suckling pigs.
  • PED was first recognized in England in 1971 as an acute outbreak of diarrhea in feeder and fattening pigs, but not in suckling pigs.
  • PED was initially known as 'epidemic viral diarrhea' (EVD) when it was first observed in England in 1971. (correct)
  • PED was initially confused with Transmissible Gastroenteritis (TGE) and other known enteropathogenic agents.

    • Which of the following statements accurately describes the age range of pigs affected by PED, according to the text?

  • PED affects only feeder and fattening pigs, but not suckling pigs.
  • PED affects pigs of all ages, including suckling pigs. (correct)
  • PED primarily affects pigs less than 7 days old.

    • Based on the information provided, which of the following statements about the morbidity and mortality rates of PED is correct?

    <p>Morbidity is high, reaching 100% after 72 hours, and mortality is very high for piglets 7 days old.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following antibiotics is commonly used in the treatment of bacterial infections of the gastrointestinal tract in pigs?

    <p>Both Tiamulin and Gentamicin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following management strategies is NOT mentioned in the text for improving milk output in sows?

    <p>Administering antibiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the clinical signs of PED is correct?

    <p>PED causes diarrhea and vomiting in affected pigs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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