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| Mastitis is also known as? |
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| inflammation of the mammary gland |
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| Local bacterial infection within the mammary system, usually Staphylococcus |
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| inflamed, swollen hot and discolored mammary gland(s). Abscess formation is common. Usually occurs just after kindling or just after weaning. |
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| Strips glands of affected milk. Apply hot packs for 15-20mins 3-4 times daily. |
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| Inflammation of the uterus |
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| Local bacterial infection. Often times it is associated with a difficult birth and/or retained placenta or feti |
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| Low conception rate, small litter size and abortions are sometimes seen. Some sows may fail to lactate 3-5 days after kindling. |
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| Culture the reproductive tract to ensure the appropriate treatment is used |
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| Usually caused by bacterial or viral infection of the respiratory system. Often seen during times of stress. |
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| Difficulty breathing and a blueish color to the lips, tongue and ears. At necropsy inflammation of the lungs and thickened fluid filled tissue may be observed. |
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| Prognosis is good with treatment of a broad spectrum antibiotic. |
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| Localized infection under the skin |
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| Usually due to trauma to the affected area but maybe due to bacteria Pasteurella sp. spread through the blood stream. |
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| ith blood born infections it may take an extended period of time to develop clinical signs. A lump may be found any where on the body, commonly they are found around the head and shoulders. |
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| Good if treated early but animals should be culled from the herd. |
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| Should be lanced with a scalpel, making a large incision from which to drain the pus. The wound should be flushed with hydrogen peroxide or iodine solution daily. Use of a broad spectrum injectable antibiotic for 3-5 days maybe indicated. |
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| Loose teeth, bleeding gums, swollen joints, rough hair coat, anorexia, diarrhea, teeth grinding (from pain), delayed wound healing, lameness and an increase susceptibility to bacterial infections. |
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| Give ascorbic acid crystals added to the drinking water at a level of 200-400 mgs/liter of water. Change daily. |
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| Urinary bladder stones are |
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| Some cavies metabolism allows more calcium to be excreted through the kidneys and into the bladder than is normal. |
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| Urinary bladder stone clinical signs |
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| Bloody urine, straining to urinate and a hunched, huddled posture. |
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| Urinary bladder stone treatment |
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| Antibiotic administration and relieving the urinary obstruction |
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| Urinary bladder stone prevention |
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| Although unproved it includes reducing calcium intake by feeding timothy hay based pellets instead of alfalfa. |
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| Misalignment of the cheek teeth can occur. The lower premolars and molars over grow facing inward and in severe cases entrap the tongue. Mild vitamin c deficiency may be causing a loosening of the teeth. |
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| Malocclusion clinical signs |
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| Excessive salivation or slobbers, wetting of the chin. |
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| Floating the teeth usually done under anesthesia |
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| Full term sows are at risk of developing ketosis, many theories as to why it occurs. |
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| Pregnancy toxemia prevention |
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| It is very important to not stress a pregnant sow. Constant access to fresh water and ready source of food. Some advocate adding a tsp. of sugar to her water the last week of her pregnancy or give her a tbsp of molasses grain mixture each day. |
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| Pregnancy toxemia clinical signs |
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| Sitting huddled in the cage, not eating or drinking |
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| Pregnancy toxemia treatment |
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| Treatments that have helped: Giving sub cutaneous lactated ringers or saline with dextrose fluids 10ccs at a time, every few minutes until 100ccs have been given. Inducing labor with 0.25 cc of oxytocin as long as the sows pubic symphysis is open. C sections have been preformed with mixed success. |
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