13: Pet pigs

Question 1

What weight can mini pigs still reach?

Answer 1

30/40/50kg

Question 2

What is the cause of most problems in boars?

Answer 2

Diet

Question 3

Which numbers must pet pigs have?

Answer 3

CPH number and Defra herdmark

Question 4

Which food can you not feed pet pigs?

Answer 4

Any kitchen waste, or feed waste in contact with mammalian protein

Question 5

What do you need to move pigs?

Answer 5

A movement license under PRIMO

Question 6

What do you need to walk pigs?

Answer 6

Walking license

Question 7

When is the only time you need an ear tag?

Answer 7

Unless moving

Question 8

What is lfie expectancy?

Answer 8

About 8 years

Question 9

What can temperature reach during farrowing?

Answer 9

40

Question 10

What kind of diseases do you see most commonly?

Answer 10

Locomotor and skin

Question 11

Where can you get blood samples in boards?

Answer 11

Tibial vein, or small sample from ear vein

Question 12

What should BCS be through adulthood?

Answer 12

2-2.5

Question 13

What should BCS be beyond 8 years?

Answer 13

2.5-3

Question 14

What % body weight should you feed?

Answer 14

1%

Question 15

What is soaked beet good for?

Answer 15

Satiety

Question 16

Which tumours are pigs especially susceptible to?

Answer 16

Melanoma

Question 17

How can obesity cause blindness?

Answer 17

Fat and entropion

Question 18

What can cause conjunctivits or tear staining?

Answer 18

Entropion or dust/soil

Question 19

How can you avoid locomotor problems?

Answer 19

Abrasive surfaces, regular trimming

Question 20

Which gaseous anaesthetics are licensed?

Answer 20

None

Question 21

What can you use for deep sedation under cascade?

Answer 21

Ketamine and stresnil (but variable response)