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There is scour, ill thrift and high mortality during the first 8 weeks post-weaning. All post-mortemed pigs had the same gross lesions, as the one seen in the picture. What is the most likely cause of this lesion?

The unit has an increase of coughing and poor growth rates. What is the most likely cause of this lesion?

There is an increase of ill thrift and laboured abdominal breathing in the weaners. There were poor response to antimicrobial treatment. Mortality ranges from 6 to 15%. What is the most likely cause of this lesion?

Which disease could cause this type of lesion?

What is the likely cause of this lesion seen in >10% of lungs in slaughter pigs each week from a breeder feeder farm?

The ulcer shown is in the preputial diverticulum of an adult boar culled due to persistent haemorrhage in the ejaculate. What is the likely cause?

This non-fatal scour is seen in piglets from 10 days of age. What is the most likely primary cause?

Which infectious disease is the most likely cause of the haemorrhages visible on the serosal surfaces of this growing pig which was found dead?

What is the cause of the liver lesion in this heavily pregnant sow found dead?

Is there anything strange about any of the pigs in the photo?

This 6-week-old pig has non-pruritic lesions on the skin. What can it be?

What is the most likey cause of the lesion seen in a single 10 day old piglet on an outdoor pig unit in January?

A first parity weaned sow can not hold her weight. It shows poor response to antibiotics and NSAIDS. What is the most likely cause of this lesion?

What is the most likely cause of this condition?

There is a disease outbreak with sudden deaths, inappetence, high fever and difficult breathing in pigs from 15 weeks until slaughter. The slaughterhouse inspection shows lungs like those in the image. What is the most likely cause?

There is an arthritis and skin lesion associated increase in condemnation rates at the slaughterhouse. What is the most likely cause of this problem?

This is a 7 day old piglet that was born with this condition on the skin. What is the most likely cause of this lesion?

This lesion is caused by:

This lesion is caused by:

This piglet is lethargic and non-pruritic. What is the cause of this condition?

The following lesion is occasionally seen on the placenta following a normal full term farrowing. What is it and what is its significance?

In this confinement stall the slat level is below the passageway and the rear door is tight to the floor. Which of the following comments is true

A dry white deposit is evident on the mucosal surface of the vulva of a sow served 25 days previously. What is it and what is its significance?

There is an increase in pigs with a swollen mass behind the rear legs, below the anus. It is most frequently located on the side. What is the most likely cause of this lesion?

What caused the sudden death of this 8 week old weaner?

Mesenteric lymph nodes enlargement are more likely consistent with:

In which production phase is this finding more frequently observed?