Animal Science Terms (Swine) Flashcards
1
Q
Boar
A
mature intact male pig
2
Q
Barrow
A
male pig castrated while young, before the development of its secondary sex characteristics
3
Q
Gilt
A
young female pig up to one year of age, usually one that has not yet given birth
4
Q
Litter
A
a group of pigs born in one farrowing
5
Q
Litter size
A
the number of piglets born in one farrowing
6
Q
Shote
A
young pigs of either sex weighing approximately 60 kg
7
Q
Sow
A
mature female pig, one that has given birth
8
Q
Stag
A
male pig castrated after sexual maturity
9
Q
Suckling
A
young pigs from birth up to weaning
