Neonate Care Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
New borns need to be in a temperature regulated area (80-85) to keep their body temps…
A
90-95
2
Q
Which type of teeth are pulled to prevent laceration of teats
A
Needle teeth
3
Q
What procedure is done to prevent piglets from biting each others tails off
A
Tail docking
4
Q
Term for piglets with anemia
A
Baby pig thumps
5
Q
Piglets should not be apart from the sow for more than an
A
Hour
6
Q
What blood hemoglobin lvl is considered anemic for piglets
A
less than 10mg/dl
7
Q
3 tools to move pigs
A
- Pig boards
- Cane
- Runs/ chutes
8
Q
Which pig moving tool is used by tapping at the shoulders and hind quarters. Also used for “driving” pigs
A
Cane
9
Q
_____________ depends on age, size, and procedure
A
Restraint
10
Q
4 types of pig restraint
A
- Hog snare
- Snubbing rope
- Rope harness
- Casting
