Swine FINAL

Question 1

Name one anatomical feature of the male pig reproductiom system

Answer 1

Penis

Question 2

Name one essential amino acid

Answer 2

Valine

Question 3

Define peristalsis in swine

Answer 3

It is when the muscles of the intestines or other canals rapidly contract to push food up the canal

Question 4

List one symptom of anemia in newborn pigs

Answer 4

Weakness

Question 5

List one physiological function of water in the body of the pig

Answer 5

Help regulate body temperature

Question 6

State the typical duration estrous cycle in the commercial sow herd

Answer 6

17 to 25 days (average 21 days)

Question 7

State the typical duration heat (estrous) in the commercial sow herd

Answer 7

48 to 72 hours

Question 8

Name one advantage of artificial insemination (AI) in the commercial sow herd

Answer 8

That AI decreases the number of boars needed which means less maintenance costs

Question 9

Where does fertilization of the female gamete occur in the reproductive tract

Answer 9

Oviducts

Question 10

Why is it important to remove the needle teeth of piglets 24 hours after birth

Answer 10

To prevent the piglets from hurting the mother’s udders during weaning

Question 11

Do pork skins usually get removed during the slaughter

Answer 11

No

Question 12

Name one measure of growth performance in the pig

Answer 12

Average daily gain