Difference between revisions of "Porcine Stress Syndrome Flashcards"
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|l2= Porcine Stress Syndrome#Introduction | |l2= Porcine Stress Syndrome#Introduction | ||
|q3= Why is the trait common? | |q3= Why is the trait common? | ||
| − | |a3= Animals with the trait have well developed musculature and larger carcass weights so have favourable breeding characteristics. | + | |a3= Animals with the trait have well developed musculature and larger carcass weights so have favourable breeding characteristics. This trait has largely been eliminated from stock in developed countries. |
|l3= Porcine Stress Syndrome#Signalment | |l3= Porcine Stress Syndrome#Signalment | ||
|q4= What are the early signs that a pig may be susceptible to PSS? | |q4= What are the early signs that a pig may be susceptible to PSS? | ||
Latest revision as of 15:57, 9 September 2011
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| What is the molecular basis of PSS and how is it caused? |
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| Which drug can induce PSS? | Halothane anaesthetic
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| Why is the trait common? | Animals with the trait have well developed musculature and larger carcass weights so have favourable breeding characteristics. This trait has largely been eliminated from stock in developed countries.
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| What are the early signs that a pig may be susceptible to PSS? | Tail tremors and fine fasciculations
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| What are the more advanced clinical signs of PSS? |
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| What pathognomic sign is seen in dead pigs? | Rapid onset of rigor mortis and development of soft, pale, watery musculature within 15-30 minutes of death.
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