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What is the most common GI problem in pigs?
What is the most common GI problem in pigs?
- Endoparasitism
- Severe enteritis
- Neoplasia of the rectum or distal colon
- Rectal prolapse (correct)
In cattle, rectal prolapse may be associated with all of the following except:
In cattle, rectal prolapse may be associated with all of the following except:
- Vaginal or uterine prolapse
- Excessive 'riding' and traumatic injury in young bulls
- Coccidiosis
- Rabies (correct)
Which factor is not mentioned as a cause of rectal prolapse in sheep?
Which factor is not mentioned as a cause of rectal prolapse in sheep?
- Short tail docking
- Feedlot lambs
- High-concentrate rations
- Accidental exposure to estrogenic fungal toxins (correct)
Which of the following is not listed as a possible cause of rectal prolapse in young animals?
Which of the following is not listed as a possible cause of rectal prolapse in young animals?
What might predispose large animals to rectal prolapse?
What might predispose large animals to rectal prolapse?