Glassers Disease

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Glässers Disease in pigs is caused by:

	PRRS virus
	Porcine Circovirus
	Haemophilus parasuis
	Influenza viruses
	A combination of these

Acute Glässers Disease presents as:

	Sudden death
	Septicaemia with discoloured extremities
	Respiratory distress
	Lameness
	All of these

Which of the following is true of Haemophilus parasuis (NB – more than one answer may apply):

	It is easily cultured from dead pigs
	It is a common component of PRDC
	It is the main cause of PRDC
	Many strains/serotypes exist
	None of these

Treatment of an Acute Glässers Disease outbreaks can be achieved with (NB – more than one answer may apply):

	Vaccination
	Hospitalisation
	Early injection with appropriate antibiotics
	Water based antibiotics treatment
	All of these

Which of the following is true of Haemophilus parasuis effects on a herd:

	It can act alone or in combination with other agents
	It has no significant cost effect on a herd
	It has no implication in slaughter pigs
	Immunity to one strain in a herd will protect against all strains
	None of these

Prevention of Glässers Disease can be achieved by:

	Good biosecurity measures
	Vaccination
	Strategic medication
	Stable pig flow
	All of these

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