DC4H Swine Flashcards Deck 2
501. Crossbreeding produces in swine. - SW 15
Hybrid vigor
- What are the three particular areas of concern in a gilt pig soundness evaluation? -SW 15
Reproduction, Mammary, Skeletal
- is the number one reason for removal of a gilt pig from the herd. - SW 15
Reproductive failure
- Gilts should exhibit normal reproductive development both and . - SW 15
Anatomically, Behaviorally
- Name five main components of the female pig’s reproductive tract. -SW 15
Brain, Ovaries Oviducts/fallopian tubes, Uterus, Cervix, Vagina, Vulva, Urinary bladder, Urethra, Infundibulam, Ampulla, Ampullaisthmus junction, Isthmus, Uterotubal junction
- The produce estrogen and progesterone in female pigs. - SW 15
Ovaries
- The has paired tubes or horns connected to the oviducts in a female pig. - SW 15
Uterus
- Name two things to keep note on about the sow’s behavior at the time of farrowing. -SW 15
Disposition, Length of farrowing, Any drugs (oxytocin) administered, Condition of udder, Extended fever
- The performance level of a swine herd is determined by what two things. -SW 15
Genetics, Environment
- Name three traits a boar pig would have from its history and ancestors genetics. -SW 15
Growth rate, Feed efficiency, Carcass merit, Reproductive performance
- Name three main components of the male pig reproductive tract. -SW 15
Brain, Diverticulum, Epididymis, Accessory glands, Glans penis, Testes, Vas Deferens
- The carries sperm out of the body of a male pig. - SW 15
Epididymis
- Name two of the three accessory glands in a male pig’s reproductive tract. -SW 15
Vesicular glands, Prostate gland, Bulbourethral glands
- The contains the testes and is outside the male pig’s body. - SW 15
Scrotum
- Name two quantitative traits in pigs that are controlled by many pairs of genes. -SW 17
Back fat thickness, Feed efficiency, Days to market, 21-day litter weight, Number of pigs born alive
- The additive genetic component is commonly referred to as the . - SW 17
Breeding value
- Name four signs to identify heat or estrus in female swine. -SW 18
Increased activity, More vocal, Swelling of vulva, Sticky discharge from vulva, Ear carriage is more erect, Stands for back pressure
- refers to when the sow or gilt starts to release eggs. - SW 18
Ovulation
- Name three advantages of artificial insemination (AI) in swine. -SW 18
Superior sires, Minimize disease risk, Reduction of boar battery, Convenience
- Sows and gilts should be bred hours after they show standing heat. - SW 18
12-24.
- A second insemination of sows and gilts should follow hours after the first insemination. - SW 18
12-24.
- is probably the most common method of heat synchronization for sow pigs. - SW 18
Group weaning
- Name two prefarrowing tips for a sow/gilt. -SW 20
Deworm and vaccinate, Clean and disinfect the area completely, Wash sow/gilt, Feed, Know when it will farrow
- Name two ways a pig can get colostrum if it can’t get it from its mother. -SW 20
Another sow, Fed by bottle, Syringe orally
- Name three steps of processing a new litter of pigs. -SW 21
Weighing, Naval cord care, Clipping needle teeth, Tail docking, Iron injection, Ear notching