Swine Diseases
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Diseases of domestic swine and of the wild boar of the genus Sus. |
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IM GEN or unspecified; coord IM with specific dis /vet (IM) or specific swine dis (IM); for abnormalities or injuries, index under SWINE /abnorm or SWINE /inj; don't forget also SWINE (NIM) & check tag ANIMALS; swine fever & swine plague = CLASSICAL SWINE |
Swine Diseases Categories.
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Edema Disease of Swine - An acute disease of young pigs that is usually associated with weaning. It is characterized clinically by paresis and subcutaneous edema. |
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Epidermitis, Exudative, of Swine - An acute generalized dermatitis of pigs which occurs from 5 to 35 days of age, characterized by sudden onset, with morbidity of 10 to 90% and mortality of 5 to 90%. The lesions are caused by Staphylococcus hyos but the bacterial agent is unable to penetrate the intact skin. Abrasions on the feet and legs or lacerations on the body frequently precede infection. In acute cases, a vesicular-type virus may be the predisposing factor. The causative organism is inhibited by most antibiotics. (Merck Veterinary Manual, 5th ed) |
Swine Diseases Definitions and Terms
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