Swine Flashcards
1
Q
Phase nutriton of sows?
A
- Flushing
- Gestation
- Lactation
2
Q
Phase nutrition of piglets?
A
- Newborn piglets
- Nursing piglets
- Before weaning
- Weaning piglets
3
Q
Phase nutrition of fattening pigs?
A
- Pre fattening period
- Growing period
- Finishing period
4
Q
What are the 3 basic methods of supplying nutrients to pigs?
A
- Complete feed (DM>86%)
- Grain combined with a Protein concentrate (AAs, Salt, Ca, P) and Premix (Vitamins and Minerals)
- Grains/Concentrates + Forage
5
Q
What are the 6 general classes of Nutrients Swine require?
A
- Water
- Carbohydrates
- Fats
- Protein (AAs)
- Minerals
- Vitamins
6
Q
What is the main supply of Energy in pig diet?
A
- Carbohydrates (Cereal grains)
- Fats
additionally from excess of AA’s
7
Q
Daily water intake of pigs?
A
- ~ 2-3 liters
- Depends on age, feed, lactation….
8
Q
Which Amino Acids must be supplied by the swines diet?
A
- Arginine
- Histidine
- Isoleucine
- Leucine
- Lysine
- Methionine
- Phenylalanine
- Threonine
- Tryptophan
- Valine
9
Q
Which is the first Limiting AAs of swine?
A
- Lysine
Others are
-Tryptophan
-Threonine
-Methionine
10
Q
The Energy produced by the VFAs may contribute?
A
- up to 15% of maintenance of growing pigs
- up to 30% in gestating sows
11
Q
Crude fibre content as constraint and ad libitum?
A
- Constraint
-Piglets = <2.5%
-Sow = 4-8%
-Lactating sow = 3-4% - Ad libitum
-12-15%
12
Q
What is the recommended level of salt in swine diet?
(provides Sodium and Chloride)
A
- Growing and Finishing diets = 0.25%
- Starter diets = 0.5-0.75%
- Sow diet = 0.5%
13
Q
What minerals should be included in swine diet?
A
- Calcium
- Phosphorus
- Sodium
- Chloride
- Iron (prevent anemia, piglets)
- Copper
- Zinc (prevent parakeratosis)
- Chromium (cofactor with insulin)
