FATTENING PERIOD

Question 1

period starting from transfer to the fattening unit until they reach the slaughter weight.

Answer 1

Fattening period

Question 2

slaughter weight is ?

Answer 2

85kg

Question 3

the grower pig is normally moved to the fattening unit at a weight of?

Answer 3

15-20 kg

Question 4

in weight of 20-45 kg floor space req. is ?

Answer 4

0.37 sq m.

Question 5

in weight 46-102 kg, floor spaced required is?

Answer 5

0.84 sq m

Question 6

the room in the fattening unit should be approx.

Answer 6

18 c to 20 c

Question 7

_____ may be required when 20kg fatteners are moved into the unit especially during cold months

Answer 7

spot heat

Question 8

_____ are key to well ventilated swine unit, also removes manure odor that can reduce pig performance

Answer 8

Air inlets

Question 9

when temperature exceeds at 27 c this _____ is advised to used fairly coarse water sprinkler spray system at 0.45 liters/pig/hour

Answer 9

spray cooling

Question 10

during transport from farm to abattior, pigs can lose weight by 2-10% by the original weight due to?

Answer 10

defecation & urination

Question 11

______ represent the highest cost in producing pigs which accounts for 70-80% of the total production cost.

Answer 11

Feed

Question 12

the grower should pay attention to?

Answer 12

1. proper feeding
2. type of feeding
3. system used to attain maximum growth
4. high feed effeciency

Question 13

3 basic feeding system for fatteners:

Answer 13

1. ad lib
2. restricted feeding
3. combination of restricted feeding & ad lib

Question 14

_____ is a practical tool by looking closely at the biggest & smallest animals & estimate their weight & get the average weight.

Answer 14

Weight estimation

Question 15

_____ is the most crucial factor in the occurence of disease among fatteners

Answer 15

health care

Question 16

_____ pig may either lie in sternal or a lateral position

Answer 16

Recumbent pig

Question 17

animals lies on it’s side (L or R); this is avoided by pigs with heart disease; while favored by animals suffering from exhaustion for overeating

Answer 17

lateral

Question 18

anilmals lies on it’s chest; this is favored by cold animals w/ 4 legs tucked under their body; also associated w/ respiratory problem if accompanied by mouth breathing.

Answer 18

Sternal recumbency

Question 19

associated with respiratory resp. problem, cardiac insufficiency, pleuritis or anemia

Answer 19

dog sitting

Question 20

this posture, indicated that the animal has a respiratory problem

Answer 20

extended head

Question 21

this movement, indicates nervous symptom, caused by an infected ear or leptospirosis

Answer 21

circling movement

Question 22

associated w/ pneumonia, cardiac insufficiency, anemia, pneumonia & pain

Answer 22

rapid breathing

Question 23

this indicates pneumonia & pleuritis

Answer 23

abdominal breathing

Question 24

this color indicates anemia,

Answer 24

white/pale

Question 25

this color indicates circulatory disturbance

Answer 25

bluish

Question 26

color indicates fever or hyperemia

Answer 26

red

Question 27

indicated parasites & nutritional imbalances;

Answer 27

grayish/crushed

Question 28

disease that affect the resp. system

Answer 28

1. economic effects
2. environmental factors
3. infectious agents involved in pneumonia

Question 29

infectious agents involved in pneumonia

Answer 29

1. influenza
2. actinobacillus pleuropneumonia
3. enzootic pneumonia
4. atrophic rhinitis

Question 30

disease that affects the digestive system

Answer 30

salmonellosis
swine dysentery