1 Veterinary Medicine- ICAR JRF/SRF 2024 (Q.88) MCQ (Single Correct) +4 −1 What is a potential cause of sudden death due to transportation stress in pigs? A Gastric ulceration Correct Incorrect B Peracute enteritis, Correct Incorrect C Porcine stress syndrome (PSS). Correct Incorrect D Gastrointestinal accidents. Correct Incorrect Check Answer EXPLANATION Peracute Systemic Syndromes & Sudden Death in Farm Animals Porcine Stress Syndrome (PSS): In swine carrying the halothane gene (RYR1 mutation in the ryanodine receptor), physical transportation, loading, or environmental crowding triggers Porcine Stress Syndrome (malignant hyperthermia).Pathophysiology: Uncontrolled calcium release from the sarcoplasmic reticulum triggers hypermetabolic skeletal muscle contraction, malignant hyperthermia ($\gt 42^\circ\text{C}$), severe lactic acidosis, muscle rigidity, and sudden acute cardiovascular collapse. Correct option: (3) Porcine stress syndrome (PSS). Explanation not matching this question? क्या व्याख्या इस प्रश्न से मेल नहीं खा रही? Report Mismatch त्रुटि बताएं