17 Questions
What is the primary function of the teats on the underside of the sow?
Provide essential nutrients to piglets
Which hormone is responsible for activating milk synthesis in the sow?
Prolactin
What is the function of the infundibulum in the female reproductive tract?
Collects ova and diverts them to the oviduct
Which hormone triggers ovulation in the sow?
LH
Where do the eggs develop and mature inside the ovary?
Primordial follicle
Which organ is essential to fertility and is a paired structure?
Oviduct
What are the two main components of semen?
Sperm and seminal fluids
What is one crucial factor associated with reduced farrowing rates and litter sizes?
Reduced sperm motility
How is boar semen primarily stored for pig breeding?
Liquid-stored semen
What contributes to obtaining satisfactory fertility rates?
Good quality boar semen
Which part of the reproductive tract produces seminal fluids?
The accessory sex glands
What is a key aspect of managing dry sows according to the information provided?
Maintaining a sow in good health and body condition
What does the term 'Prolificacy' refer to in swine management?
The number of piglets produced by a sow or boar
Which term describes pigs that have been bred to members of their own breed and usually have pedigrees to prove their lineage?
Purebred
What is the purpose of clipping teeth at birth on commercial farms?
To prevent injury to sows during nursing
In swine farming, what does the term 'Genotype' specifically refer to?
The genetic makeup of an individual pig
What is the significance of the number of sows that farrow to a given number of services, expressed as a percentage?
It relates to the litter size and prolificacy of the sows
Explore the anatomy and functions of the sow's reproductive system, focusing on structures like teats, ovaries, and milk production. Learn about the importance of milk for piglet nourishment, immune system development, and hormone production.
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