Which of the following is true with regard to specific pathogen-free (SPF) swine? SPF is the usual health standard for farm pigs sold commercially. SPF swine are not free from all disease but are likely to be healthier than conventional swine. The SPF status applies to mini-pigs only. SPF swine are certified to be free from enzootic pneumonia, atrophic rhinitis, and congenital anomalies. SPF is a term that was borrowed from breeders of laboratory mice and rats.

Which of the following is true with regard to specific pathogen-free (SPF) swine?

SPF is the usual health standard for farm pigs sold commercially.
SPF swine are not free from all disease but are likely to be healthier than conventional swine.
The SPF status applies to mini-pigs only.
SPF swine are certified to be free from enzootic pneumonia, atrophic rhinitis, and congenital anomalies.
SPF is a term that was borrowed from breeders of laboratory mice and rats.

 
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Which of the following alternatives would be suitable to consider in a study using swine?

Which of the following alternatives would be suitable to consider in a study using swine?

Replacing swine with an animal known to be a superior model for the problem being studied
Increasing the sample size to compensate for losses associated with personnel inexperienced in the procedure
Substituting an animal model that is less expensive than swine
Avoiding use of an analgesic after a surgical procedure to minimize experimental variability
Substituting sheep for pigs as the proposed animal model because they are a less sentient species

 
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What is a common result of chronic stress in swine? Erythema Pneumonia Lameness Gastric ulcer

What is a common result of chronic stress in swine?

Erythema
Pneumonia
Lameness
Gastric ulcer

 
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Which of the following is true with regard to monitoring and supporting swine during or after a procedure?

Which of the following is true with regard to monitoring and supporting swine during or after a procedure?

Monitoring should continue through the procedure and afterwards until wound healing is complete.
IV fluids are never needed unless blood loss is expected.
Warming devices are not needed because pigs have a thick layer of subcutaneous fat.
Swine are naturally resistant to induction of cardiac arrhythmias.
Antibiotics should be administered to prevent infections after sterile surgery.

 
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