Swine Practicum Exam

sow

female pig that has produced a litter of piglets

gilt

female pig that has not had piglets yet

boar

intact male pig

barrow

castrated male pig

piglet

baby pig

parturition

give birth

dystocia

have difficulty giving birth

gestation

pregnancy

most important nutrient

water

signs of distress

lethargy, appetite loss, diarrhea, elevated respirations

processing newborn piglets

iron shot administering, clipping needle teeth, ear notching

pig digestive system

monogastric

intelligent/need mental stimulation and enrichment

true

solitary animals/usually travel and sleep alone

false

can thermoregulate/sweat

false

omnivore

true

clean, don’t urinate/defecate where they eat/sleep

true

not susceptible to sunburn

false

newborn piglets weight 3 lbs at birth

true

farrow

give birth