Porcine Flashcards
1
Q
Mature female
A
Sow
2
Q
Young female
A
Gilt
3
Q
Newborn
A
Piglet
4
Q
Catstrated male
A
Barrow
5
Q
How can you tell if a sow is in heat?
A
Push on her rear
6
Q
When do sows come into heat?
A
2 days after her piglets are weaned But is unproductive. Breed 4-7 days after weaning.
7
Q
If second heat is missed when will a sow come back into heat
A
In 21 days
8
Q
How big are litters?
A
10-17
9
Q
What is done after birth?
A
Dock tail, cut teeth, castrate, administer iron
10
Q
When are piglets weaned?
A
2-3 weeks
11
Q
How warm should a farrowing crate be?
A
68 degrees with heat lamps
12
Q
How warm should the nursery be?
A
80-85 degrees
13
Q
Characteristics of a finishing barn.
A
Cooler temp, slated floors
14
Q
Produce large litters and are better mothers.
A
White breeds
15
Q
Meatier and grow faster.
A
Colored breeds
