NADIS Knowledge Transfer -Twisted Guts & Stomach

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Which of the following signs might suggest a twisted gut in a growing pig? (More than one answer may apply)

	Found dead
	Scoured
	Swollen distended abdomen
	Grinding of teeth
	All of these

Twisted guts are primarily precipitated by:-

	Physical activity
	Accumulation of gas in the intestine
	Fast growth
	PIA/PHE
	None of these

Fermentation and gas build up are perquisites to torsion occurring. Which of the following may be associated with fermentation?

	Colitis and scour
	Whey feeding particularly in winter
	Very high density diets
	Erratic feed supply
	All of these

Gastric dilation in sows:(More than one answer may apply)

	Is a common non-fatal condition
	Is the result of gas build-up (bloat) in the stomach
	Can occur in outbreaks
	Is only seen in dry sows
	None of these

Prevention of gastric dilation and torsion in sows can be achieved by:-

	Providing good quality straw
	Avoiding sudden reduction in bulk fibre intake
	Good feed hygiene
	Avoidance of mycotoxin contamination
	All of these

Which is true of twisted guts in growing pigs? (More than one answer may apply)

	It can be the price to pay for fast growth
	Can cause 2-3% mortality alone
	Is only seen in certain breed types
	Only occurs in boars
	All of these

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