Definitions
The movement or transfer of piglets from one sow to another is called?
Cross-fostering
Name a common type of identification in hogs
ear notches, ear tags, tattoos
What is separating a sick or new animals from a herd to ensure the health of the rest of the herd called?
quaratine
Name 3 things that should be found in a swine show box
whip/pipe, health papers, feed pan, water bucket, brush, wash supplies, show schedule, spray bottle, etc
Describe a proper loading chute
solid side and fairly level
The first milk from a sow is called
colostrum
How many piglets are in 1 litter?
8-12
What type of digestive system do hogs have?
monogastric
Where should the pig be in relation to you and the judge?
the pig should always be between you and the judge
A stall that a sow is confined in during birthing of piglets and for 3 weeks after giving birth is called a what?
Farrowing crate
What is the process of eliminating an unwanted animal of poor quality called?
Culling
Producers give baby pigs an injection to prevent a deficiency in this important mineral. What mineral?
Iron
The most important nutrient in a pig's diet
Water
How far should you be from the judge in order to show your pig to its best advantage?
10-15ft
Where should an iron shot be given to a baby pig?
In the neck muscle
The process of moving a group of pigs into an pen, then moving the group out and cleaning and disinfecting before putting another group into that pen.
All in All Out
When processing piglets - name 3 things that are done
clip eye teeth, iron shot, dock tails, ear tag or ear notch, castration
Mites are an example of what
external parasite
What is the average weight of a market hog ready for harvest?
240-280 pounds
Why do pork producers castrate male piglets intended for market?
to reduce aggression and to prevent boar taint
What is the meat from hogs called?
pork
Most creep feed for pigs contains what percent crude protein?
18-22%
What swine disease has symptoms of infection of the mammary glad, udder is hard and hot to the touch and the sow is off feed.
mastitis
In order to attend a show you need to have a VCPR paper. What does VCPR stand for?
Veterinary Client Patient Relationship
Name 2 things you should have if entering an outdoor manure storage facility
safety equipment
Spotter