Swine Evaluation - Exam 1

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<p>what are the different parts of a pig</p>

what are the different parts of a pig

A. loin

B. rump

C. ham

D. stifle

E. cushion of ham

F. hock

G. cannon bone

H. dew claw

I. sheat

J. pastern

K. jowl

<p>A. loin</p><p>B. rump</p><p>C. ham</p><p>D. stifle</p><p>E. cushion of ham</p><p>F. hock</p><p>G. cannon bone</p><p>H. dew claw</p><p>I. sheat</p><p>J. pastern</p><p>K. jowl</p><p></p>
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what do female pigs have that males do not

teats

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what are 4 places on a pig to evaluate muscle

  • forearm

  • loin

  • ham

  • stifle

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what does good muscle look like on a pig

  • wider through the middle of the ham

  • wider through bottom of ham (before legs) vs. top

  • top of pig has a butterfly shape with crease down the back

    • flat shape = fat

<ul><li><p>wider through the middle of the ham</p></li><li><p>wider through bottom of ham (before legs) vs. top</p></li><li><p>top of pig has a butterfly shape with crease down the back</p><ul><li><p>flat shape = fat </p></li></ul></li></ul><p></p>
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what is good capacity and volume measured by in pigs

  1. width

  2. depth

  3. length

  4. balance

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what indicates a good width

  • stand wide

  • walk wide

  • wide chest floor

<ul><li><p>stand wide</p></li><li><p>walk wide</p></li><li><p>wide chest floor</p></li></ul><p></p>
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what indicates a good depth

  • when there is balance (equal depth) in front stomach and rear stomach

  • too much depth = fat

  • depth indicates the capacity for feed and babies

<ul><li><p>when there is balance (equal depth) in front stomach and rear stomach</p></li><li><p>too much depth = fat</p></li><li><p>depth indicates the capacity for feed and babies</p></li></ul><p></p>
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what are indicators of length

its evaluated from flank to flank

<p>its evaluated from flank to flank</p>
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what are the 7 placesto evaluate leanness

  1. shoulder

  2. loin edge

  3. ham

  4. seam of ham

  5. flank

  6. elbow pocket

  7. jowl

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what do lean vs. fat hogs look like

lean hogs: hourgalss shape

fat hogs: boat shape

<p>lean hogs: hourgalss shape</p><p>fat hogs: boat shape</p>
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lean vs. fat hog picture comparison

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how should feet and pasterns look

  • set square with body

  • straight down from legs

  • toes should be even and pointed forward

  • dew claws off the ground

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what are some feet abnormalities

  • splayfooted: toes pointed out

  • pigeon-toed: toes pointed in

  • weak pasterned: dew claws touch the ground while walking

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what does good knee structure look like

  • not too angular

  • straight or slightly bent backwards

<ul><li><p>not too angular</p></li><li><p>straight or slightly bent backwards</p></li></ul><p></p>
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what does the best rump and top of a pig look like

  • should walk flat-topped

  • square rump with minimal slope

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what does the best underline of a female pig look like

  • good teats to raise pigs

  • both rows point downward

  • should have 6-7 teats per side

  • each placed about 3in apart

  • each about the size of a pencil eraser

<ul><li><p>good teats to raise pigs</p></li><li><p>both rows point downward</p></li><li><p>should have 6-7 teats per side</p></li><li><p>each placed about 3in apart</p></li><li><p>each about the size of a pencil eraser </p></li></ul><p></p>
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what does the best external genitalia look like

  • should be well developed

  • not too small for pigs size

  • not tipped or upturned

<ul><li><p>should be well developed</p></li><li><p>not too small for pigs size</p></li><li><p>not tipped or upturned</p></li></ul><p></p>