LA I: Swine/ Porcine Review

Adult male

Boar

Adult female

Sow

Immature female

Gilt

Swine estrous cycle:

Polyestrous

Swine cycle length:

18-24 days.

Placenta type:

Diffuse.

Gestation:

114 days (3 months, 3 weeks, 3 days).

Litter size:

8-14 piglets.

Do pigs have a strong herding instinct?

No, but they are social.

If a pig goes without water, what type of toxicity will it get?

NaCl toxicity.

Which teeth are also known as the tusks?

Mandibular canines.

What is unique about the first premolar on the bottom jaw?

It is very small, right behind the canine.

This breed produces redder, sweeter meat with more fat?

Berkshire.

The most durable of the white breeds and is prone to sunburn:

Chester White.

This is a red pig that is very sensitive to emotions:

Duroc.

Hampshire pegs must have a white band round the midline that covers what other part of their body?

Front legs.

This breed of pigs was named after a cattle breed with the same color pattern:

Hereford.

What is the number one danger in restraining pigs?

Heat stroke.

What are handheld barriers used for restraint called?

Hog sorting boards, pig board, and hog panel.

This is similar to a rabies pole and used on the maxilla of a pig in restraint?

Snare.

The rope placed in the mouth technique of restraint is known as:

Snubbing rope.

The process of putting a pig on its side done manually or with a rope is called?

Casting.

The proper way to grab a piglet under 20-30 pounds is:

By the back legs, hold them upside down.

The RIGHT ear on ear notching represents:

Litter number.

The LEFT ear on ear notching represents:

Individual number.

The major factor that affects profitability is:

Feed efficiency.

This breed is often kept as a pet, and can be trained like a dog:

Potbelly.