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Swine

ASI exam 2

TermDefinition
Pig scientific name Sus Scrofa Domesticus
Feral Hog Population 6+ million in 35 states Eurasian wild boars, escaped pigs, X
Average litter Size 14 piglets
Top Pork producing countries 1) China 2) EU 3) United States 4) Brazil 5) Russia
% of global pork production from China 50%
Top states in hog population 1) Iowa 2) Minnesota 3) North Carolina 4)Illinois 5) Indiana 11) Kansas
Pig population trends Less breeding, More Market animals
Biggest US Pork Processors Smithfield JBS Tyson Seaboard-Triumph Clemens Food Group Hormel
swine housing Total confinement
All-in-All-out Pigs of the same age move in together and all leave at the same time
Breeding 100% AI, preg check at 30 days
Body Condition score Measure with caliper at Preg check
. Gestation 114 days In gestation Crate Limited feed intake
Farrowing Crate Moved in at 110 days, free feed, room for piglets
Piglet Processing Iron injection, dock tails, castrate, clip needle teeth
Weaning 21 days, 13 lbs
Body temperature 102.5
Gilt age at breeding 6-7 months
Harvest weight 285-290lbs
Nursery Phase Weaning->50lbs 6-8 weeks High streSS
Maternal breed color White
Maternal Breeds Landrace Yorkshire Chester White
Terminal Breed color colored (red/black)
Terminal Breeds Duroc Hampshire Berkshire
Major illnesses Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) African swine Fever
Created by: kamryn.keester
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