Chapter 21

Question 1

Ear notching

Answer 1

identification method used in swine in which notches of various patterns are cut in the ear

Question 2

Farrowing or gestation crate

Answer 2

Holding pen that limits sow movement before and during parturition

Question 3

Farrowing pens

Answer 3

Sow holding area that has guard rails and floor junctures that allow young pigs to escape

Question 4

Hog hurdle

Answer 4

portable partition used to move swine by blocking the area in which the pig should not go

Question 5

Hog snare

Answer 5

restraint method in which a pig’s snout is secured via a loop tie that is attached to a long handle

Question 6

Needle teeth

Answer 6

eight temporary incisors and canine teeth of young swine

Question 7

Casting

Answer 7

Restraint method using ropes to place animal in lateral recumbency

Question 8

Dressing

Answer 8

Amount of meat produced by one pig

Question 9

hog hurdle

Answer 9

portable partition used to move swine by blocking an area in which the pig should not go

Question 10

Piles

Answer 10

Prolapsed rectum in swine

Question 11

ringing

Answer 11

implanting a wire through a pigs nose to discourage rooting

Question 12

Wallow

Answer 12

natural or artificial wading area for swine to cool themselves or avoid biting insects

Question 13

PRRS

Answer 13

porcine respiratory and reproductive syndrome

Question 14

SPF

Answer 14

specific pathogen free

Question 15

TGE

Answer 15

transmissible gastroenteritis