Module 2 Flashcards
This can be seen as a way to recognize and to evaluate economical features which can be seen on the external parts of the pigs
Judging
This means the body form of an animal (kabuuan).
Types
size of the animals ie; length, height, and width of the body, compared to the age of the animal.
Development
Broad and long without being low at the back (well liked).
Form
Bones are refined, but not too small or weak to support the body (Large and strong bones).
Quality
Graceful at standing and walking (hindi pilay).
Carriage
Used for animals with a very clear meatiness without fat in the body.
Hard
This means no fat but especially used for the parts of the animal such as head, feet, and joints.
Dry
Used for animals with fat in the body.
Weak
It means fat but especially used for the parts such as head, feet, and joints (opposite of dry).
Full/wet
Used for animals showing a clear wedge-shaped on the side view of the body
undeep
Used for an animal that is not wedge-shaped but rectangular (opposite of undeep).
Deep
Animal with short legs
Low
Large, quite deep and full animal
Wide
How do you determine the age of a swine?
body size and development
At ______months pigs are at the peak of their growth.
2-4
At _______ months, their growth slows down.
4-5
At ______ months, growth completely stops.
5-6
What size is a desirable size?
Heavier/larger at maturity
this method relies on ancestry records which at times are unreliable, and in most cases, not available.
Pedigree evaluation
What to observe in a swine’s side view?
● Balance
● Ham development
● Length and depth of side
● Other breed and sex characteristics
● Strength of pasterns
● Manner of movement
What to observe in a swine’s rear view?
● Set of hind legs
● Depth of hams
● Width of loin and body
What to observe in a swine’s front view?
● Neatness of head and shoulders
● Spring of rib
● Width of back and straightness of forelegs
The rear column of a swine is close at hocks, out at toes
Cow-hocked