13 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the recommended number of sows per pen?
A
- 4-6 sows
2
Q
What is the main stereotypica behaviour of pigs?
A
- Bar biting
2
Q
What is the main stereotypica behaviour of pigs?
A
- Bar biting
3
Q
Agression amongs pigs can be caused by?
A
- Mixing groups
- Competition for food
4
Q
When are farrowing sows transferred into farrowing crates?
A
- 1 week before expected farrowing
5
Q
What are the recommended crate dimensions?
A
- 2.7 x 8.8m
-Length should be 200-210cm
-Width should be adjustable from 35-90cm - Area for the piglets minimum 0.7-0.8m2
6
Q
What is the treatment of new born piglets?
A
- Navel must be treated
- They should be placed in a clean and disinfected area
- A temperature of 30-32oC must be ensured for the piglets
- Teeth should be clipped
- Sows udder should be cleaned before the first suckling
- Supplemental iron should be provided in the feed or by injection
- Tail dockin must not be carried out routinely
7
Q
When are piglets weaned?
A
- 28 days
8
Q
What is the maximum number of sows per hectare in free range systerm?
A
- 20-25 sows per hectare
9
Q
What are the slotted floor requirements for Piglets, Weaners, Rearing pigs and Sows?
A
- Piglets = 1.1cm gap + 5cm slat
- Weaners = 1.4cm gap + 5cm slat
- Rearing pigs = 1.8cm gap + 8cm slat
- Sows = 2cm gap + 8cm slat
