Pigs 1 Flashcards
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What is the scientific name of the domestic pig?
Sus scrofa domesticus
What are the two main purposes pigs are raised for in Australia?
Meat production and breeding.
What is a ‘sucker’ or ‘piglet’?
A pig between birth and weaning.
What is a ‘weaner’?
A pig that has been weaned, usually up to 30kg or around 8 weeks of age.
What is a ‘grower’ or ‘porker’?
A pig between 20-60kg, typically sold at 9–16 weeks of age.
What is a ‘finisher’ or ‘baconer’?
A pig 50kg to 100+kg, typically sold at 17–24 weeks of age.
What is a ‘boar’?
An uncastrated male pig over 9 months old.
What is a ‘barrow’?
A castrated male pig.
What is a ‘gilt’?
A young female pig selected for breeding that has not yet farrowed.
What is ‘farrowing’?
The process of giving birth in pigs.
What is the definition of ‘weaning’?
The permanent separation of a sow and her piglets.
What is the role of the Model Code of Practice for the Welfare of Animals – Pigs?
It provides welfare guidelines and industry terms for pig production.
Which breed is the most common in Australian pig production?
Large White.
Why is the Large White breed popular?
It grows quickly, performs well in intensive systems, and has good carcass traits.
What are the key features of Landrace pigs?
They are white with drooped ears, good for pork and bacon, and have strong maternal traits.
What is an F1 gilt in pig breeding?
A first-cross female pig bred from two purebred parents with 100% hybrid vigour.
What does ‘TSL’ stand for in pig breeding?
Terminal Sire Line — boars selected for growth and carcass traits.
