Swine Nutrition
nutrients pigs need
what is water, carbohydrates, fats, protein (amino acids), minerals, and vitamins.
medium-sized and predominantly black in colour, with white on its face, legs, and tip of tail. It has a short dished face with erect ears pointing slightly forward
berkshire
come draw 91-12
91-12
what teeth are cut when pigs are born
needle teeth
the leanest most tender cut of a pig
what is the loin
they eat most
soy and corn
black with a white belt. They have erect ears.
hampshire
come draw 64-11
64-11
what cord is cut when pigs are born
how do pigs keep themselves cool
what is energy
white hogs with droopy, medium-sized ears are known for their mothering ability, durability and soundness.
chester white
come draw 81-12
81-12
what vitamin is given to newborn pigs
Fat-soluble vitamins, that is, vitamins A, D and E are critically important to young pigs
how do you define pork quality
muscle color, firmness or wetness and marbling
the first limiting amino acid
iron
a large-framed, late-maturing type, excellent for heavy-carcase production. The forequarters, particularly the head and neck, are light and it has small lop ears. The skin is a solid reddish colour, varying from gold to a deep, brick red.
duroc
come draw 81-27
81-27
how far are the tails docked in baby pigs
between 1.5 and 2.5 cm from the base of the tail, in between vertebra
how many major pig breeds are there
eight
why are amino acid impotant to pigs
improve their growth, development, reproduction, and lactation.
white skin and are free from black hair. They are a lop-eared pig with a long middle, light forequarters, and excellent ham development
landrace
come draw 9-3
9-3
when are pigs ear notched
1-3 days of age
what pig originated from new zealand
kunekune