NADIS Knowledge Transfer-Rectal Prolapse/Stricture

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Rectal prolapse in the sow is most commonly seen in the farrowing area. The most likely causes are:(More than one answer may apply)

	Temperature variation
	Diarrhoea
	Constipation
	Straining at farrowing
	All of these

Rectal prolapses in growing pigs are frequently associated with:

	Respiratory disease
	Diarrhoea
	Fast growth
	Temperature variation
	All of these

Where a fresh prolapse is detected in a growing pig, the best course of action is: (More than one answer may apply)

	Removal from the pen
	Attempt to replace the prolapse
	Leave in the pen and allow other pigs to chew it off
	Euthanasia
	None of these

Where a prolapse requires action, this can be provided by:(More than one answer may apply)

	Cutting it off with a knife
	Gently compressing it back into the body
	Tying a ligature around it
	Inserting a length of pipe into the rectum and tying a ligature around the prolapse and pipe
	None of these

Which of the following statements is true of rectal strictures?

	They only occur following rectal prolapse
	They are irreversible
	Affected pigs should be sent for slaughter
	Affected pigs continue to grow normally
	None of these

Which of the following actions are appropriate where rectal prolapses are a problem:

	Control respiratory disease
	Control diarrhoea
	Maintain even temperatures
	Reduce energy density of the diet
	All of these

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