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Revision as of 06:32, 5 August 2011
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| What pathogens are associated with Enzootic Pneumonia in pigs? |
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| Which of the pathogens are primary and which are secondary? | M. hyopneumoniae is the primary pathogen. The others are all secondary.
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| Which viruses, combined with Enzootic Pneumonia, form Porcine Respiratory Disease Complex? |
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| How can EP be transmitted? |
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| In what age of pig is clinical disease usually seen and why? |
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| What is the key clinical sign seen with Mycoplasma pneumonia (EP)? | Coughing
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| What are the best tissues to submit for PCR of M. hyopneumoniae? | Lung tissue or bronchial washings
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| What is the usually post-mortem finding with EP? | Darkened, consolidated areas in the apical and cardiac lobes, sometimes extending into the diaphragmatic lobes.
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| What is the most common and effective method of control for clinically affected pigs? | Vaccination
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| What are the most effective antibiotics used against EP? | Tiamulin, chlortetracycline, tilmicosin
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