Reproduction Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
Sows have a spiral shaped cervix, so boars have a ____________ shaped penis
A
Corkscrew
2
Q
Primary cause of dystocia in pigs is…
A
Uterine inertia
3
Q
What is not recommended for semen collection in pigs
A
Electroejaculation
4
Q
Pig ejaculation is __________ taking 3 - ____ minutes
A
Slow
7
5
Q
10-14 days after weaning sows will go back into…
A
Estrus
6
Q
10 days before farrowing, sows should be…
A
Dewormed
7
Q
Delivery of fetus should take….
A
16-30 minutes
8
Q
Pigs have iron at birth only sufficient enough to last…
A
1 week
9
Q
Iron dextran injection
A
Help with piglet anemia
10
Q
What is “teat order” / “bump weaning”
A
Piglets like cranial teats
Dominant piglets will take cranial teats and push non dominant piglets to the caudal teats
