Veterian Key

1 Animal Husbandry The Origins of the Domestic Pig These are confused as the traditional view was that the pig was domesticated in Southeast Asia and then was brought westwards…

7 Surgical Procedures Surgical Procedures Related to the Skin Abscesses These are a sequel to: bites, burns, cuts or haematomas. Often the original cause is not apparent and they may…

4 Veterinary Equipment Equipment for Handling Naturally a bucket, brush, farmyard disinfectant, rubber boots and waterproofs are required. You must not only be clean but also look clean. If there…

14 Notifiable Diseases The World Organization for Animal Health is also known as the Office International des Epizooties (OIE). This organization monitors specific epizootic diseases agreed by the member governments….

12 Diseases of the Skin Introduction Lesions on the skin can be caused by systemic disease, e.g. FMD, PRRS, CSF, ASF, SVD and salmonellosis. Only actual skin disease will be…

3 Making a Diagnosis and Post-mortem Technique Clinical Examination Examination of large pigs is not easy as they resent handling. Pigs need to be kept out of arks to examine…

6 Sedation, Analgesia, Anaesthesia and Euthanasia Sedation Azaperone is the only sedative licensed for use in pigs in the UK. The dose is 2 mg/kg. It is not always very…

10 Diseases of the Urino-genital System Urinary Problems Nephritis/cystitis complex The predominant sign will be either blood or pus in the urine. Urine can be collected in a clean sterile…

5 Vaccines Introduction On large pig units vaccination plays a vital role in disease control. It is vital that the vaccines are used to the manufacturer’s recommendations, particularly with regard…

15 Poisons and Causes of Sudden Death Mycotoxicosis Pig feed, particularly cereals, and bedding, e.g. straw, are frequently contaminated with small fungi which produce toxins both while the crop is…