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Whats a male pig that was castrated before reaching sexual maturity?
Barrow
what is the process of a farrow to finish production system?
breeding and farrowing sows, and feeding the offspring until they reach a market weight of about 280 pounds.
what factor influence breed selection?
both the sire and the dam
where is the ham located on a pig?
the leg
Whats a young female pig that has never given birth?
Gilt
Which injection method is most recommended for swine?
neck area
What is crossbreedong?
to introduce traits/genes from one variety or line into a new genetic background.
Where is the hock loin located in a pig?
A ham hock (or hough) or pork knuckle is the joint between the tibia/fibula and the metatarsals of the foot of a pig
what are the wholesale cuts of pork?
the shoulder, the loin, the leg, and the side or belly of the pig.
The most profound health problems in swine herds?
what are the parts of herd health program for feeder pig producers?
Purchasing breeding stock or feeder pigs from a disease- free source. Keeping the facilities clean and maintaining adequate ventilation.
Where is the jowl?
It's the cheek of the hog.
what does feed to gain measure?
a key measure of efficiency
what is the purpose of an HACCP?
designed to identify health hazards and to establish strategies to prevent, eliminate, or reduce their occurrence.
where is the rear flank on a pig?
past the ribs and in front of the stifle muscle.
what is network production?
nodes of suppliers and manufacturers involved in direct value-adding activities
what is involved in biosecurity?
doing everything you can to reduce the chances of an infectious disease being carried onto your farm
where is the fore flank on a pig
the front portion of the ribs.