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A grower pig is found dead in the pen. The only post-mortem lesion is congestion of the left diaphragmatic pulmonary lobe with a blood clot in the thoracic cavity. What is the cause of this lesion?

What could be the cause of such inflammatory changes in the intestines in a fattening pig?

What can cause such inflammatory changes in the lungs of a fattening pig?

This 20-week old fattener was found with such skin lesion. What was the reason?

These kind of lesions were noticed on several pigs a few days after introducing them into the pen. What was the cause?

This pig is seen in the hospital pen of a finishing barn. What is the most likely cause of its appearance?

During the necropsy of a 7-week old piglet, we observed this lesion. What disease is it?

What caused such hemorrhagic enteritis in this fattening pig?

What was the cause of such inflammatory changes in the weaned piglets lungs?

What problem is this gilt presenting?

We found this lesion when performing a necropsy on some 6-week old piglets. What is the most likely cause?

We are called to a grow-finish farm for diarrhea in pigs. What is the most likely presumptive diagnosis?

What is the diagnosis for this recently weaned multiparous sow?

Which of the following describes this lesion seen in the farrowing room?

We were consulted about a dysgalactia problem on a farm, and we noticed these sores near the nipples. Do you know the cause?

When visiting a finishing barn, we find this animal in the hospital pen. We recommend immediate humane euthanasia. Which pathology do we see?

What abnormality is seen in this photo?

What could cause the lesions found on this piglet born a few days ago?

In the sick pen of a grow/finish barn we find this pig. What is the most likely explanation for the appearance of its ear?

We see this lesion in a sow at weaning. What is a possible cause?

What could be the cause of the lesions seen on this nursing pig?

What caused this lesion?

Several fattening pigs have acute necrosis on the tips of the ears. What could be the cause?

What abnormality is seen in this photo?

What is a possible cause of this lesion that was found during the necropsy of an animal that showed no clinical signs when it died?

What is the possible cause of this lesion that was found during the necropsy of an animal that had presented a fever and lethargy?

What could have caused this?