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2019

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Which state government issued an order to ban the import of pigs and piglets on 1st February 2019, because of the possibility of outbreak of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS)?

A	Mizoram
B	Maharashtra
C	Sikkim
D	Tamil Nadu

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) is a widespread viral disease that affects domestic pigs, which was first recognized in the United States in 1987. Symptoms include reproductive failure, pneumonia and increased susceptibility to secondary bacterial infection.

Detailed explanation-2: -Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) is caused by an arterivirus and causes two overlapping clinical syndromes: reproductive failure and respiratory disease.

Detailed explanation-3: -Breeding age gilts, sows, and boars: Clinical signs may include a period of anorexia, fever, lethargy, depression, and perhaps respiratory distress or vomiting. Mild cyanosis of the ears, abdomen and vulva has been reported in some outbreaks.

Detailed explanation-4: -Prevention. Vaccination – can control clinical signs and reduce the shedding of the virus. Modified live vaccines have been clinically proven to be the most effective and there is a choice available. Not buying in new stock for eight months to allow PRRS to reduce within the herd.

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