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|q1=What causes ''actinobacillosis'' in pigs? | |q1=What causes ''actinobacillosis'' in pigs? | ||
|a1= ''Actinobacillus suis'' - a beta-haemolytic Gram-negative bacterium. | |a1= ''Actinobacillus suis'' - a beta-haemolytic Gram-negative bacterium. | ||
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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'''. | ||
|l6=Actinobacillosis - Pig#Clinical Signs | |l6=Actinobacillosis - Pig#Clinical Signs | ||
| + | |q7=How can ''actinobacillus'' be diagnosed? | ||
| + | |a7= By the isolation of ''A. suis'', from '''culturing infected tissue'''. | ||
| + | |l7=Actinobacillus suis#Diagnosis | ||
| + | |q8=What can be seen on post mortem with this disease? | ||
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| + | *Serous or '''fibrinous exudates''' in the thorax and pericardium | ||
| + | *'''Ecchymotic haemorrhages''' in kidneys, lungs, liver, spleen and other organisms | ||
| + | |l8=Actinobacillus suis#Diagnosis | ||
| + | |q9=What are the differential diagnosis for ''actinobacillosis'' in pigs? | ||
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| + | *[[Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae| ''A. pleuropneumoniae'']] | ||
| + | *[[Erysipelas - Pig|''Erysipelas'']] | ||
| + | *[[Glasser's Disease| ''Glasser’s disease'']] | ||
| + | *[[Streptococcus suis| ''Streptococcus suis'']] | ||
| + | *[[Mulberry Heart Disease| ''Mulberry heart disease'']] | ||
| + | |l9=Actinobacillus suis#Diagnosis | ||
| + | |q10=How is ''actinobacillosis'' in pigs treated? | ||
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| + | *'''Ceftioufur, gentamicin''' and '''trimethoprim/sulfadiazine''' (good sensitivity) | ||
| + | *Ampicillin, neomycin, sulfadimethoxine and tiamulin (moderate sensitivity) | ||
| + | Culture and sensitivity is recommended. | ||
| + | |l10=Actinobacillus suis#Treatment | ||
| + | |q11=How is ''actinobacillosis'' in pigs controlled? | ||
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| + | Currently there is no commercial vaccine for ''A. suis''. '''Routine biosecurity''' and '''disinfection''' should be followed and maintained. | ||
| + | |l11=Actinobacillus suis#Control | ||
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Revision as of 21:17, 23 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 colonisesmin 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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