Porcine Terms Flashcards by Abby Fessette | Brainscape

Q

Adjective relating to pigs or swine

A

Porcine

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Adult female pig that has had a litter

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Sow

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Young female pig that has not had a litter

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Gilt

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Adult intact male pig

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Boar

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Castrated male pig of any age

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Barrow

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Young/immature pig of either sex

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Piglet

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Act of birthing a piglet (pig parturition)

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Farrowing

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