swine management Flashcards
1
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why can pigs easily overheat?
A
Because they have a thick layer of SQ fat
2
Q
describe a hog snare for restraint
A
- used for sows and boars
- used for minor procedures (max 15-20min)
- quick release
3
Q
what makes pigs move
A
sound (more than pain)
- more effective in small than large pigs
4
Q
describe energy
A
- provides the body with the ability to do work
- not a nutrient
- is the most important
- is stored as fat
5
Q
describe protein
A
- the main building blocks of the body
- the major component of muscle, NS, and connective tissue
- protein in adequate amounts is essential for maintenance, growth, lactation, and reproduction
6
Q
minerals
A
- required for growth, bone formation, reproduction, etc
- macro or micro
- mostly inorganic
- selenium has a strict upper limit
7
Q
list the macro nutrients
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- sodium
- calcium
- phosphorus
- magnesium
- potassium
8
Q
list the micro nutrients
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- iodine, zinc, copper, sulphur, and selenium
9
Q
which vitamins are of concern
A
- A, D, E
10
Q
why is vitamin A important
A
- essential for growth, reproduction, and maintenance
- if insufficient will cause lower fertility
11
Q
why is vitamin D important
A
required for proper development
12
Q
why is vitamin E important
A
along with selenium, is required for muscle tissue
13
Q
which vitamins need to be acquired?
A
A and E
14
Q
What is needed to make B12
A
selenium
15
Q
different types of feedstuff
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- roughage
- grain
- oilseeds
- byproducts
16
Q
describe roughage
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- high in fiber and usually low in intermediate in energy
- protein content varies widely, depending on the type of plant and its stage of maturity at harvest
- eg, hay, grass, grain hulls
17
Q
describe grains
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- high in energy and relatively low in fiber
- most have moderate protein content
- eg, corn, barley, oats
18
Q
describe oilseeds
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- high in protein
- variable fiber content
- eg, soybeans and canola meal
19
Q
describe byproducts
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- variable nutrient content
- may have a high level of moisture
eg, distiller grain
20
Q
what does an accurate formulation requires: (3)
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- precise description of the cattle
- knowledge of management practices utilised
- accurate description of the nutrient content of the available feeds
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