names
what is a female called after she had babies
sow
what is one reason some piglets right after birth die
chilling or being crushed by the sow or failure to breathe or receive enough colostrum
what is his name
big bill
what cut of the pig comes from the belly
bacon
what is a baby pig called
piglet
what is a problem in the weaner barn
biting and tail-chasing or health issues from mixing with other litters or poor nutrition and hydration
how tall is he
5 feet
what part do you get pork steak from
shoulder
what is a castrated male pig called
A barrow
what are some Finishing barn problems
overcrowding and poor ventilation or equipment malfunctions with feeding and ventilation systems or poor flooring or inadequate water access
how long is he
9 feet long
what is a cut of meat from a pig's ribcage that includes both bone and meat
ribs
what is a male pig called
boar
Shipping problems
Journey duration
Resting periods
Lack of water
Logistical issues
how heavy is he
2,552 pounds (1,158 kg)
what cut comes from the pigs leg
ham
what is a female who never had piglet before called
gilt
what is a belly rupture
it when the stomach lining is stretched and a ball is formed under the pigs stomach
what happened to him
he was put down(culled)
what cut is close to ribs and is tissue
pork lion