Respiratory health in pigs: Test Your Knowledge

Respiratory health in pigs

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Why is the management of respiratory issues so important?

Respiratory disease causes mortality, a drop in production performance, and economic loss

Respiratory issues can cause deformation of the nose

Respiratory problems can cause estrus

Respiratory issues foster foot lesions

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Respiratory issues are mainly caused by

Cold air

Microorganisms or allergens

Incorrect feed formulation

Slatted floor

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Which tasks does the respiratory system have, besides taking up oxygen and pumping out CO2?

It supports the liver and the kidneys in purifying the blood

It is involved in the production of red blood cells

It participates in digestion

It is responsible for thermoregulation

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Which of these factors impacts the respiratory system?

A high stocking density increases the pathogenic pressure

The color of the walls can negatively influence the mood of the pigs and provoke respiratory issues

Decreased day length makes pigs more susceptible to respiratory disease

Classic music in the hog house induces stress and makes pigs prone to pathogens

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What is PRDC?

Porcine Regenerative Digestion Complex

Porcine Respiratory Disease Complex, describing the cooperation of viruses, bacteria, and non-infectious factors causing respiratory issues in pigs

Porcine Respiratory Degeneration Complex, leading to a degeneration of the lung

Pre-estrus reproductive disease complex

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What are the most essential effects of Grippozon in challenging times?

Increases the digestibility of the feed

Colors the feed and makes it more attractive

Supports the normal functioning of the respiratory system

The pleasant smell puts the animals in a good mood

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What is a good strategy against respiratory disease?

Prevention through strengthening the immune system in critical times with stress due to, e.g., moving, change of feed)

Feed deprivation to relieve the pressure on the gut

Prophylaxes with antibiotics in the case of housing and moving

Offer fresh and clean water to compensate for fluid loss

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Why is it not recommended to use antibiotics against swine influenza?

The responsible pathogen is a virus, and antibiotics only act against bacteria

Antibiotics reduce daily gain

Antibiotics cause a bad taste in the meat

Antibiotics promote the occurrence of secondary infections

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What is a correct statement about Grippozon?

It is a powder containing antibiotics

It can be applied through water or nebulization

It is used through the feed

It contains high concentrations of amino acids

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Why can plants help against respiratory issues?

Plants have digestive effects

Plants strengthen the heart and, therefore, support the lung functin

Help pigs to calm down

Plants have antimicrobial, mucolytic, spasmolytic, antioxidant, and immune-modulatory effects

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Respiratory health in pigs