11/5/24 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the dental formula of swine
A
3/3 1/1 4/4 3/3
2
Q
Why are pigs monogastric
A
They have 1 stomach
3
Q
What is lysine
A
an amino acid that builds protein
4
Q
What is myoglobin
A
when protein are stored in muscles
5
Q
What is farrowing in swine
A
process of giving birth
6
Q
What does the hormone “oxytocin” do
A
It helps birth piglets easier and quicker
7
Q
What does myometrium do when giving birth to piglets
A
Wall muscles that push out the piglets
8
Q
When do pigs get puberty
A
6 months
9
Q
How long is their heat period
A
21 days
10
Q
What kind of uterus do pigs have
A
Bicornuate
11
Q
True or false; pigs have a placenta diffuse
A
True
12
Q
Do pigs have a synchronized ovulation/heat period
A
Yes
13
Q
What does PG600 do to pigs
A
Enhances breeding
14
Q
How many mL of sperm do boars ejaculate
A
150-300mL
15
Q
What are male pigs called
A
Boar
