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SWINE PRODUCTION AND HERD HEALTH MANAGEMENT > Module 3 > Flashcards

Module 3 Flashcards

1
Q

Which Gilts to Select and When

A

Time of Market Weight (250 lbs.)
160 days of Age

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2
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Gilts selected should:

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Be structurally sound with respect to feet and legs.
Have >12 well-formed and evenly spaced nipples
Have normal Vulva structure

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3
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Deworming

A

7-14 days before breeding

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4
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Mange Treatment
Breeding

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14-7 days before breeding

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5
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Vit ADE injection

A

once before breeding

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6
Q

HC Vaccine
FMD Vaccine
Parvovirus Vaccine

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Can be scheduled 6 to 8 of Age

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7
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Purchased replacement gilts or boars should observe animals for any disease or untoward rection for at least 2 weeks

A

All arriving/Newly

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8
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Pseudorabies Vaccine
E. coli bacteria

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(drug literature)

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9
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It a process which is happens about 10-14 days before the gilts are served.

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Flushing

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10
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In flushing, how many kilograms a day should be feed

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it is increased to 3.0 - 3.5 kgs/day

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11
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Kinds of Feeds

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Starter (18% CP)
Grower (16% CP)
Breeder

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12
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A technique by approaching the animal from behind and apply pressure on her sides with bond hands.

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Back pressure test

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13
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Techniques in Heat Detection

A

Back pressure test
Riding-the-back-test
Semen-on-snout-method
Teaser boat method
Examination of external signs of estrus & records

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14
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A technique by squeezing an old in a sample squeeze bottle on the snout of the female.

A

Semen-on-snout-method

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15
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A technique by riding on or press the back or loin of the female.

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Riding-the-back-test

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16
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In this technique a vasectomized boar is the animal to be use in this method.

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Teaser boar method

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17
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Estrous Cycle

A

18-24 days

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18
Q

Average estrous cycle

A

21 days

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19
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Periodic Heat Period

A

Estrous Cycle

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20
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Sign of Estrus/Heat Period

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  1. Swelling & Redding of the Vulva
  2. Thick Mucus Discharge from the Vagina
  3. Mounting Heat/Standing Heat
  4. Assumes characteristics mating position when touched on the back by a boar or caretaker.
  5. Restlessness
  6. Reduce Appetite
  7. Attempting to Urinate with very little urine at all
  8. Difficult to be move or transfer in the presence of a boar
  9. Reacts to the boars mating sound
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21
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Estrus/Heat Period

A

2 to 5 days

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22
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Period of receptivity

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Estrus/Heat Period

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23
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How many percent are needed females in selecting gilts?

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40%

24
Q

Recommendations on how to feed a Pigs:

A
  1. Fed for Growth by Free Access Feeding
  2. Feeding Using Diets
  3. Use of Lysine, Energy and Nutrients at specific stages of growth.
  4. Adequate Water Spaces
  5. Feed Spaces
25
Q

Required Temperature for 140-180 days of age gilts.

A

68 degree F.

26
Q

Lighting recommendation for gilts:

A
  1. 8-10 hours a day
27
Q

Gilts should be maintained in groups within ____________ at least until they express first estrus.

A

Pens

28
Q

The procedures that aid in induction of puberty in gilts involve:

A
  1. Some remixing stress with other new females.
  2. Some relocation or transportation event.
  3. Start of exposure to a mature boar.
29
Q

How many percentage in the process of induction of puberty in gilts?

A

20-40% within a 10-20 day period.

30
Q

How many percentage gilts assumed to cycle randomly within 5 days in a normal 20 day estrous cycle?

A

25%

31
Q

The most critical for gilts, as crowding can be detrimental to puberty and growth rate.

A

Floor Space

32
Q

Required time of exposure between160-180 day of age gilts each day.

A

30 minutes

33
Q

What is the required time of a boar to access in a gilt pen?

A

15-30 minutes

34
Q

Required feeds for 10 to 14 weeks of age (PIG)

A

Starter (18% CP)

35
Q

Required feeds for 14-20 weeks of age (PIG)

A

Grower (16%CP)

36
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Required feeds for 20 to 32 weeks of age (PIG)

A

Breeder

37
Q

Replacement animals should be introduced & acclimatized to the normal microflora of the farm by:

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  1. Introduction of the fecal material inside the pen taken from older stocks.
  2. Contact with older animals like boar or sow.
  3. Feeding with small amount of chopped placenta, aborted piglets or intestines of piglets which died from diarrhea.
  4. All of this practice would improve the resistance of the animal & coming litter against common diseases affecting farm animals.
38
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When should we start feeding a starter ratio?

A

After Weaning

39
Q

When to select replacements

A

After culling

40
Q

Most common diseases affecting farm animals

A

mastitis or diarrhea

41
Q

When is the gilt matured?

A

1st estrus (6 months)

42
Q

When is the gilt mature (standard)?

A

7.5 to 8 months

43
Q

Example of too much stress can result to heat

A

Fasting

44
Q

When is the Breeding time?

A

Morning and Late Afternoon

45
Q

CP

A

Crude Protein

46
Q

PGF2a

A

Brand Name

47
Q

Prostaglandin Hormone

A

Given Name

48
Q

PGF2a

A

Prostaglandin Hormone

48
Q

What type of feeds have a 21% CP

A

PRE-STARTER
BOOSTER
CREEP FEEDS

49
Q

How do we know the Gilts are in good condition?

A

Temperament
Physical Apperance

50
Q

Housing should be:

A

Well ventilated
Have Plastic Floor
Slated Floor
Galvanized
Have Drainage
Have Disinfectant

51
Q

Effect of Injecting Prostaglandin

A

Will induce to heat

52
Q

PGF 100

A

Heat Synchronization

53
Q

Is the offensive odor or taste that can be evident during the cooking or eating of pork or pork products derived from non-castrated male pigs once they reach puberty.

A

Boar Taint

53
Q

Scatole

A

Boar Taint

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