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What is the importance of proper nutrition in swine production?
Proper nutrition is crucial for growth, reproduction, and overall health in swine.
What are the key nutrients required for swine?
Proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals.
List and explain the stages of swine production.
Stages include nursery, grower, and finisher; each stage has specific nutritional needs.
What are 3 diseases in swine, including symptoms, treatment, and prevention?
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Define ear notching and its purpose in swine identification.
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of ear notching?
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What is the pig number and litter number?
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What does a litter number 35 and pig number 4 look like?
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Identify and label the external body parts of a swine.
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Study Notes
Swine Feeding and Management
- Proper nutrition is crucial for swine production, impacting growth, reproduction, and overall health.
- Key nutrients for swine include protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals.
- A balanced diet supports optimal growth rates, efficient feed conversion, and strong immune systems.
- Proper nutrition in sows influences litter size, piglet survival rates, and milk production.
Stages of Swine Production
- Swine production involves distinct stages:
- Nursery: Piglets transition from milk to solid feed, requiring high protein and energy diets for rapid growth.
- Grower: Pigs gain weight rapidly, needing diets with increased fiber and decreased protein.
- Finisher: Pigs reach market weight, with diets adjusted to maximize muscle growth and reduce fat deposition.
Swine Diseases
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Swine Dysentery:
- Symptoms: Bloody diarrhea, weight loss, and dehydration.
- Treatment: Antibiotics and supportive care.
- Prevention: Vaccination and strict hygiene practices.
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Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS):
- Symptoms: Reproductive failure in sows, respiratory problems in piglets.
- Treatment: No specific treatment, but supportive care can help.
- Prevention: Vaccination and biosecurity measures.
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Swine Influenza:
- Symptoms: Fever, coughing, sneezing, and respiratory distress.
- Treatment: Supportive care and antivirals.
- Prevention: Vaccination and herd health management.
Ear Notching
- Ear notching is a method of permanent identification for swine.
- It involves making specific cuts or notches in the ear to create a unique code.
- Ear notching allows easy identification of individual pigs within a herd.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Ear Notching
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Advantages:
- Permanent and easily recognizable.
- Relatively inexpensive and easy to perform.
- Can be used for record-keeping and management.
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Disadvantages:
- Painful for the animals.
- Potential for infection or injury.
- May be challenging for large herds.
Pig Number and Litter Number
- Pig number: Individual identification for each piglet within a litter.
- Litter number: Identifies the specific litter a piglet belongs to.
Swine External Body Parts
- Snout: Used for rooting and feeding.
- Ears: Detect sounds and help regulate body temperature.
- Tail: Aids in balance and communication.
- Hooves: Provide support and traction.
- Back: Supports the weight of the animal.
- Belly: Contains the digestive system.
- Udder: Provides milk for piglets (in sows).
- Testicles: Produce sperm (in boars).
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This quiz covers essential aspects of swine feeding and management, focusing on proper nutrition, stages of production, and common diseases affecting swine. Learn how balanced diets influence growth, reproduction, and overall health in pigs. Test your knowledge on the specific dietary needs during different production stages and disease symptoms.
