Swine Production Lab Flashcards

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1
Q

Pigs have a monogastric digestive system

A

True

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2
Q

The price of soybean meal is the biggest determining factor in the profitability of a pig feeder.

A

False

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3
Q

Which phase of pig production has the greatest protein requirement?

A

Phase 1

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4
Q

Which phase of feeding would have the greatest energy to protein ratio?

A

Finisher 2

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5
Q

Gilts should be fed separately from barrows when they reach ____ lbs?

A

110

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6
Q

Which procedure is to counteract anemia in piglets?

A

Iron injection

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7
Q

Which procedure is done to reduce boar taint in pork?

A

Castration

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8
Q

Which procedure is done to reduce the incidence of umbilical hernia?

A

Navel cord trimming

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9
Q

What is this pigs litter number?
(Right ear has two 3 and two 9)

A

24

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10
Q

What is this pigs individual number?
(Left ear has one 1 and one 3)

A

4

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11
Q

Which of the following can be prevented by a vaccine?

A

Erysipelas
Atrophic Rhinitis
Haemophilus Pneumonia
Mycoplasma pneumonia
Leptospirosis
Parvovirus
Pseudorabies
Swine Influenza H1N1,H2N3

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12
Q

Infection with which diseases result in stillbirths?

A

Leptospirosis
Parvovirus
Pseudorabies
Porcine Reproductive & Respiratory Syndrome
Swine Influenza H1N1,H2N3

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13
Q

Which disease has essentially 100% mortality in pigs less than 4 weeks?

A

Transmissible Gastroenteritis

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14
Q

A pig with a temperature of 100 degrees F has a fever.

A

False

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15
Q

What is this item? (Rod with rope at the end)

A

Snare

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16
Q

What type of item is this? (Super thin rod in cervix)

A

Post-cervical foam tip cather

17
Q

Which of the following are the most common reasons for dystocia in sows? Select all which apply:
-Oversized piglet
-Head and front legs first
-Upside down presentation
-Backward presentation legs first
-Backward presentation butt first

A

-Oversized piglet
-Upside down presentation
-Backward presentation butt first

18
Q

Newborn piglet comfort is optimized at ______ degrees F

A

85-90

19
Q

After the onset of farrowing, a sow who strains and does not produce a piglet within ___________ minutes may have dystocia and require assistance.

A

20

20
Q

What 2 breeds commonly make the “blue-butt” cross?

A

Hampshire and Yorkshire