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Swine Production

Swine Production ECHS

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What was the name of the man that first brought pigs to the United States? Hernando DeSoto
What are the major uses of swine? Meat and Lard
What are the leading Hog States? Iowa, North Carolina, Minnesota, and Illinois
What are careers in the swine industry? Veterinarian, Breeder, Butcher, Hog Producer
What is farrowing? The act of giving birth
What is a litter? a group of baby piglets
What is Gestation? Length of pregnancy
What is a piglet? a Newborn baby pig
What is a Runt? a piglet of small size and poor quality
What is a Sow? Mature female pig that has farrowed
What is a gilt? Immature female pig that has not farrowed
What is a Boar? Male pig, capable of breeding
What is a Barrow? Castrated male pig
What is a Weaner Pig? Piglets that have been weaned from the sow; weighing about 40 pounds.
What is a Feeder Pig? pig ready to be finished for market. 40 - 120 lbs
What is a Market Pig? pig ready for slaughter. 120 - 250 lbs.
What are the 4 types of Swine Operations? Farrow to Finish, Feeder Pigs, Finishing, Purebred
How long is a Pigs Estrus Cycle? 21 days
How long are female pigs pregnant for? 3 months, 3 weeks, 3 days
What is the feed ratio for a pig? 3-4 pounds of feed per 1 lb. of weight gain
When is it recommended you ear notch a piglet? 1-3 days old
What is the average weight of a Market Hog? 250 lbs.
What equipment is needed to ear notch a hog? Notchers, Disinfectant
When ear notching what does the pigs left ear stand for? Pig's individual number
When ear notching what does the pigs right ear stand for? Pigs Litter Number
What are the two types of Animal Digestive Systems? Monogastric and Ruminant
What is a monogastric system? one or simple stomach structure
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