17 Questions
Piglets have to be a)_, given b)________ and if necessary c) if litter size exceeds tit number within the 24 hours of life.
a)tail docking, teeth chipping/grinding and tattooing or ear tagging b) colostrum, iron injection c) cross fostering
Why are iron injections necessary esp. for indoor piglets?
no access to soil with little iron reserve and low iron levels in milk, prone to iron deficiency thus anaemia which can result in slow growth rate.
Teeth grinding/ chipping prevents?
facial necrosis
Tail docking prevents?
Tail biting
Tail docking and teeth grinding cannot be performed ____.
After 7th day of life
What are preventative measure for tail biting, provide an example?
Provide enrichment to allow foraging behaviour(searching, manipulating and eating) example: straw, hay, wood, sawdust, mushroom compose, peat or mixture of such
Castration can be done before __ day of age without anesthesia.
7
________ and _______ have to be done pre-weaning.
Vaccination; castration
Nose rings should be used for all pigs in farms.
False
Indoor sows are housed in farrowing crates ____ days prior parturition.
3-4
Describe farrowing process (normal conditions, when is assistance required, what should be recorded, what type of assistance should be provided)
piglets should be born in approximately 20 minute intervals, hence birth time should be recorded. Assistance should be provided when interval is longer than 20 minutes. Oxytocin can be administered in small and frequent doses to stimulate uterine contraction. Pull piglets out with lubricated gloves, clear airway and stimulate breathing by rubbing snout, place in dry bedding with supplementary heat
What is the aim of farrowing crates?
reduce piglet crushing by slowing down movement of sow
What are the downsides of farrowing crates?
Sows cannot interact normally with piglets, perform behaviours like nest building, lie down comfortably, walk or turn around
How long do sows stay in farrowing crates
2-4 days
What is the preferred temperature of sows?
18°C to 20°C
What is the preferred temperature of piglets?
30°C-32°C
What is a creep?
Safe space
This quiz is about the necessary steps to take care of newborn piglets. Learn about the essential tasks to ensure their health and well-being within the first 24 hours of life.
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