Topic 8: Growing and Finishing Hogs

Question 1

2 phases
What are they and how old/weight are the pigs?

Answer 1

Feeder pigs (40-70lbs @ 6-8wks) GROW TO 120LBS which is the growing phase

Grow until market hogs of 250-300lbs @20-24 weeks which is the finishing phase

Question 2

Thermal Comfort Zone

Answer 2

Temperature range in which animal doesnt have to expend additional energy to regulate its body temp

As pigs increase in size they are less tolerant of heat and more tolerant of cold

Question 3

Size of pig and their comfort zone:

40-75lbs?

75-150lbs?

150+lbs?

Answer 3

70-85 F

60-83 F

45-80 F

Question 4

What happens if floors are rough

Answer 4

Toe pad lesions

Solid floors minimize lesions and increases structural support

Void increases temp and cleanliness

Question 5

What type of floor is most common?

Answer 5

Solid floors that need to be .5-1 inch / foot slope

Partially slotted floors = >1/3

Question 6

Water intake and flow rate

Answer 6

Water should be consumed 2(feed intake)

Flow rate influences consumption (>.2 gal/min)

Swinging waterer could increase interest so they could drink more that way