11/6/24 Flashcards
What is the dental formula of swine
3/3 1/1 4/4 3/3
Why are pigs monogastric
They have 1 stomach
What is lysine
an amino acid that builds protein
What is myoglobin
when protein are stored in muscles
What is farrowing in swine
process of giving birth
What does the hormone “oxytocin” do
It helps birth piglets easier and quicker
What does myometrium do when giving birth to piglets
Wall muscles that push out the piglets
When do pigs get puberty
6 months
How long is their heat period
21 days
What kind of uterus do pigs have
Bicornuate
True or false; pigs have a placenta diffuse
True
Do pigs have a synchronized ovulation/heat period
Yes
What does PG600 do to pigs
Enhances breeding
How many mL of sperm do boars ejaculate
150-300mL
What are male pigs called
Boar
What are mature female pigs called
Sow
What age and weight to female pigs start puberty
5-7 months, 68-113kg
How long are pig estrous cycles
21 days
True or false; Pigs are seasonally polyestrous
False
What weight and age do male pigs begin puberty
5-8 months, 79-113kg
How long is pig gestation
3,3,3 or 114 days
What is a pigs normal liter size
18-21 piglets
How many days do pig lactate for
21 days
How many teats do pigs have
12-14
