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To which order do pigs belong?
To which order do pigs belong?
Mature pigs always weigh more than 450kg.
Mature pigs always weigh more than 450kg.
False (B)
What are pigs often referred to as due to their hooved feet?
What are pigs often referred to as due to their hooved feet?
ungulates
The genus of domestic pigs is known as ______.
The genus of domestic pigs is known as ______.
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Match the following countries with their 2023 pig production rank:
Match the following countries with their 2023 pig production rank:
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Which country is the top pig producer in Africa?
Which country is the top pig producer in Africa?
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The global pig population is predominantly located in Africa.
The global pig population is predominantly located in Africa.
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What is a notable physical characteristic of pigs, referring to their body shape?
What is a notable physical characteristic of pigs, referring to their body shape?
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Which of the following is NOT typically considered an advantage of swine production?
Which of the following is NOT typically considered an advantage of swine production?
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Pigs are generally considered to be the dirtiest of all farm animals.
Pigs are generally considered to be the dirtiest of all farm animals.
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What is the term for a young female pig?
What is the term for a young female pig?
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The act of giving birth in pigs is called ______.
The act of giving birth in pigs is called ______.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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What is the average gestation period for pigs?
What is the average gestation period for pigs?
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The wild boar (S. scrofa) is the ancestor of the domestic pig.
The wild boar (S. scrofa) is the ancestor of the domestic pig.
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What is the term used to describe an unusually small and weak piglet?
What is the term used to describe an unusually small and weak piglet?
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Study Notes
Course Information
- Course: ANIM 211: Introduction to Mono. Prod.
- Section: B, Swine Production
- Lecture: One
- Date: Dec 09, 2024
- University: University of Ghana
Lecture One: Swine Production
- Engagement norms were discussed.
- Mixed mode of lectures was used.
- Sakai issues were addressed.
- Note-taking was emphasized.
- Student views about pigs were considered.
Objectives of Lecture
- Understanding characteristics of the Suidae family.
- Identifying the importance of pigs to humans.
- Discarding any prejudices about pigs.
Sow and Litter
- Images of sows and piglets were displayed.
Introduction to Pig Production
- Pigs are the most unjustly treated farm animal.
- They are the cleanest farm animals
- Pigs are among the best income generators.
- Short gestation period.
- Litter bearing.
- High growth rate.
- High dressing percentage.
- Pigs are a significant source of high-quality protein.
Dressing Percentage
- Cattle: 55%
- Pigs: 70%
- Sheep/Goats: 50%
Terminology
- Swine: Synonym for pigs
- Boar: Mature male pig
- Sow: Mature female pig
- Gilt: Young female pig
- Piglet: Juvenile pig
- Barrow: Castrated pig before sexual maturity
- Stag: Male pig castrated after maturity
- Hog: Pig raised for slaughter
- Oestrous: Cycle of oestrous occurs every 21 days
- Oestrus: Period of sexual receptivity in females
Key Pig Production Terms
- Gestation: Period from conception to birth
- Mean: 111 days (333)
- Range: 112-115 days
- Farrowing: Act of giving birth in pigs
- Litter: Piglets farrowed by one sow at a time
- Runt: Unusually small and weak piglet
- In-pig: Being pregnant
Origin of Pigs
- Domestic pig (Sus scrofa domesticus)
- Wild boar (S. scrofa) from Europe.
- Pig DNA suggests pigs migrated from the Middle East to Europe and then to Africa.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Artiodactyla
- Family: Suidae
- Genus: Sus
- Species: Sus scrofa domesticus
Physical Characteristics of Suidae
- Ungulates (hooved animals)
- Barrel-shaped bodies
- Mature body weight: 35-350 kg, up to 450 kg in some breeds
World Pig Production
- Top 10 pig producers (2023) [Data provided].
Global Pig Demographics
- Global pig demographics (2023) data presented.
Top 5 African Pig Producers (2023)
- Countries and corresponding figures presented
African Pig Demographics (FAO/OiE, 2024)
- Pie chart (Data provided)
Importance of Swine to Man
- Pork benefits:
- High concentration of nutrients.
- Relatively low calories.
- Pork surpasses chicken as the next nutritional benefit.
- 85g beef= 228 calories, 85g pork = 206 calories
- Additional dietary benefits: -Excellent source: High-quality protein, Vitamin B complex, essential amino acids, and better balance of amino acids.
Biomedical Research /Industrial Uses
- Biomedical research uses pigs for physiology and anatomy studies similar to humans.
- Models for human diseases (e.g., heart transplants, digestive studies, dental studies).
- Industrial uses for pigs include:
- Hooves for glue
- Skin for leather
- Bone for bone meal
- Hair for brushes
Announcement
- Lecture two will be online (PowerPoint) via Sakai (an old recording).
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This quiz explores the key concepts from the first lecture on swine production in the ANIM 211 course. Students will learn about the characteristics of the Suidae family, the importance of pigs to humans, and common misconceptions about them. The quiz emphasizes the economic significance of pig farming and presents relevant statistics on dressing percentages.
