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*'''Aural purulent mucoid discharge''',rubbing and scratching their ears and deafness | *'''Aural purulent mucoid discharge''',rubbing and scratching their ears and deafness | ||
*Neurological signs such as head tilt, circling, '''temors''', '''paraparesis''' and '''ataxia''' | *Neurological signs such as head tilt, circling, '''temors''', '''paraparesis''' and '''ataxia''' | ||
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In '''sows''' it can cause '''agalactia, mastitis, abortions, still births''' or '''weak piglets'''. | In '''sows''' it can cause '''agalactia, mastitis, abortions, still births''' or '''weak piglets'''. | ||
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Culture and sensitivity is recommended. | Culture and sensitivity is recommended. | ||
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Currently there is no commercial vaccine for ''A. suis''. '''Routine biosecurity''' and '''disinfection''' should be followed and maintained. | Currently there is no commercial vaccine for ''A. suis''. '''Routine biosecurity''' and '''disinfection''' should be followed and maintained. | ||
Revision as of 16:54, 24 June 2011
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| What causes actinobacillosis in pigs? | Actinobacillus suis - a beta-haemolytic Gram-negative bacterium.
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| Is actinobacillosis a zoonosis? | It is not considered a zoonosis but there has been a report of human infection after a pig bite
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| What herds are more susceptible to A.suis? | High health status herds with lower immune challenges.
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| What environmental factors can exacerbate this disease? |
Genetic make up and immune status can also influence infectivity rate and clinical signs. |
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| What age ranges of pigs are affected by this disease? | The disease affects suckling, weanling and fattening pigs, and adult pigs and it is thought that it colonises piglets within the first three weeks of life.
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| What clinical signs can be associated with actinobacillosis? |
In sows it can cause agalactia, mastitis, abortions, still births or weak piglets. |
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| How can actinobacillus be diagnosed? | By the isolation of A. suis, from culturing infected tissue.
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| What can be seen on post mortem with this disease? |
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| What are the differential diagnosis for actinobacillosis in pigs? |
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| How is actinobacillosis in pigs treated? |
Culture and sensitivity is recommended. |
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| How is actinobacillosis in pigs controlled? | Currently there is no commercial vaccine for A. suis. Routine biosecurity and disinfection should be followed and maintained. |
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