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17-Jun-2015 When facing a suspected infection by Lawsonia intracellularis we will send the following samples to the laboratory: 40% correct

10-Jun-2015 Flies can travel distances of up to 31% correct

03-Jun-2015 PCV2 subclinical infection (PCV2-SI): 43% correct

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30-Apr-2025 What can happen if feed is over-mixed? 68% correct

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13-Oct-2021 Which method is most commonly used in slaughterhouses to detect and classify boar taint in carcasses of entire male pigs? 71% correct

31-Jul-2024 What causes rickets? 82% correct

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18-Apr-2018 What has been the pig production trend in Chile in the last 5 years? 29% correct

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29-Aug-2018 What's the IPMA? 27% correct

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