Swine Flashcards
Define sow
Breeding female or female that has had one or more litters
Define boar
Intact male of breeding age
Define gilt
Young female that had not had a litter
Define barrow
Male castrated before maturity
Define shoat
Weaned young pig
Define stag
Male castrated after maturity
Define sucker
Young pig between birth and weaning
Why and for How long should a sow be kept in a gestation stall
Where do they move after
To reduce embryo mortality
No longer than 4 weeks
After they are kept in a stall with access to a common area with smaller groups of 4-5 sows of similar size
Why are sows kept in individual farrowing crates
How long are they kept in farrowing crates and where do they go after
To reduce risk of crushing piglets
7-10 days
Less restricted housing areas with mothers
True or false
Heat production is decreased in recently weaned piglets
True
What is the acceptable temperature for piglets weaned at 3-4 weeks old
26-32 degrees Celsius
Piglets must consume colostrum within
12 hours of birth
When are piglets weaned
No earlier than 3 weeks
What is the risk of weaning piglets earlier than 3 weeks
Increases management needed to maintain health
Increases risk of not being able to adjust
Increases risk of stereotypies
How much time do growers/finishers spend laying down
75-80%
