Production
The process of a pig giving birth
Farrowing
A baby pig
piglet
What does it mean if a particular breed of swine is "maternal?"
They have large litters/they are good mothers.
Meat from a pig
Pork
When looking at a pig, the right ear notches have to do with the __________ number.
Pig
This is the phase of production when the piglets are taken off of the mother's milk.
Weaning
Male pig that has not been castrated.
Boar
What does it mean if a pig's ears are "erect?"
They stand up
These are cut into a pig's ears to help with identification.
Ear Notches
When looking at a pig, the left ear notches have to do with the _________ number.
Litter
What does AI stand for?
Artificial Insemination
Mature female pig that has given birth
Sow
What breed of pig is this?
Yorkshire
This is the process of removing the testicles from a male animal.
Castration
Read these ear notches.
13-10
What happens to a pig once it has reached a mature weight? (There are 2 things)
The pig is either harvested or used for breeding.
A young, immature female pig
Gilt

Duroc
The place where a sow gives birth (Hint: it keeps the sow from stepping on her piglets)
Farrowing Crate
Read these ear notches.
21-6
Name 3 of the 5 top swine producing states.
Iowa, North Carolina, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana
A male pig that has been castrated
Barrow
What breed of pig is this?
Hampshire
The term associated with the amount of time a baby is in the womb.
Gestation
Read these ear notches
32-13