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What is the normal temperature range for a healthy pig?
What is the normal temperature range for a healthy pig?
- 105-108 degrees Fahrenheit
- 110-113 degrees Fahrenheit
- 101-104 degrees Fahrenheit (correct)
- 95-98 degrees Fahrenheit
What is not a basic nutrient found in pig feed?
What is not a basic nutrient found in pig feed?
- Vitamins
- Protein
- Fiber (correct)
- Minerals
What is a sign of a sick pig?
What is a sign of a sick pig?
- Strong appetite
- Shiny coat
- Rapid, noisy breathing (correct)
- Energetic behavior
What is a biosecurity risk for pigs?
What is a biosecurity risk for pigs?
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What is a factor in determining the quality grade of a pig carcass?
What is a factor in determining the quality grade of a pig carcass?
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Study Notes
Health
- Normal body temperature: 101-104°F
- Normal respiratory rate: 15-30 breaths per minute
- Normal heart rate: 59-86 beats per minute
Nutrition
- Six basic nutrients: protein, carbohydrates, lipids, minerals, vitamins, and water
Digestive System
- Simply a tube extending from mouth to anus with associated organs
- Digestive systems vary depending on diet: herbivores, carnivores, or omnivores
- Non-ruminant (monogastric) animals have a single compartment stomach, swallowing food after chewing, without regurgitation
Signs of a Sick Pig
- Poor appetite
- Weakness
- Rapid, noisy breathing
- Dry, crusty, or runny nose
- Lethargic
- Limping
- Diarrhea
Biosecurity
- Concerns that can introduce diseases
- Importance of isolation of new animals
- Importance of controlling people and pig movement
- Other biosecurity risks: disease transmission, vermin control, vehicles, water, and feed
Meat Quality
- Quality grading considerations: lean meat quality and belly thickness
- Grades determined by backfat thickness, carcass length, and yield of lean cuts
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