Question

1. harper is a veterinarian treating 15 pigs on a farm for swine pox. the pigs look pitiful, with red lesions that are scabbing up on their abdomens and ears. she gives the farmer medication for them and instructions to make sure they are given plenty of water. what symptom most likely indicated to harper that the pigs were dehydrated? their ears were white instead of pink. harper didnt know but was guessing. the lesions were turning black. their hooves were crusty.

Explanation:

In veterinary medicine, pale - colored ears (white instead of pink) in pigs can be a sign of dehydration as it can indicate poor blood circulation which is often associated with lack of sufficient fluids. Crusty hooves are more related to skin or nutritional issues, lesions turning black is related to the progression of the swine - pox infection, and it's unlikely a veterinarian would just be guessing.

Answer:

Their ears were white instead of pink.