12 Questions
What is the definition of anestrus in swine production?
The period when a female does not come into heat
What is the average backfat thickness measurement in swine production?
Thickness of fat over the loin muscle of a live pig at 90 kg
What is the term for a male swine castrated before reaching sexual maturity?
Barrow
What does conception rate refer to in swine production?
The percentage of females conceiving in each estrus cycle compared to the number that were bred
What is the purpose of providing a creep area in a farrowing pen?
To provide high protein, palatable feed for the little pigs up to weaning
What does the term 'dock' refer to in swine production?
Removal of a portion of the tail by cutting to minimize tail biting among pigs
What is the term for the period during the reproductive cycle in which the female is sexually responsive to the male?
Estrus
Which term refers to the amount of feed required to produce a unit of weight gain in a growing animal?
Feed conversion efficiency
What does a farrowing crate do?
Confines the sow during farrowing
What is the term for the act of giving birth to young pigs?
Farrowing
What is hybrid vigor in pigs?
Improved growth rate and reproduction in crossbred pigs
What does an inguinal hernia involve in female pigs?
Escape of intestines through inguinal rings
Test your knowledge on terminology related to swine reproduction including dry sow, drying off, estrus, and farrowing. Learn about important concepts in pig farming.
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