Physical Lameness in Breeding Pigs

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Which of the following conditions is a non-infectious cause of lameness in breeding pigs:

	Mycoplasma arthritis
	Osteochondrosis
	Erysipelas
	Bush Foot

Which of the following is true of osteomalacia?

	It causes bush foot
	It presents as mild lameness
	It can lead to spontaneous bone fractures
	It is caused by excess calcium in bones

Which breed of pig is more likely to suffer clinical osteochondrosis?

	Landrace
	Duroc
	Wild boar
	Hampshire

Which is true of osteochondrosis in pigs?

	It does not occur in young pigs
	It involves damage and deformity to cartilage in joints
	It causes fractures of the bones
	Treatment usually leads to complete recovery

Where there is a risk of damage to joints of gilts, which of the following measures are appropriate to prevent future cases:

	Reduce feed intake during lactation
	Delay weaning
	Avoid creep feeding in piglets
	Wean gilts and small sows together in small groups and avoid bullying by larger sows

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