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Swine Reproduction Terminology

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What is the definition of anestrus in swine production?

A male swine castrated before reaching sexual maturity

The period when a female comes into heat

Uncastrated male swine usually kept for breeding

The period when a female does not come into heat (correct)

What is the average backfat thickness measurement in swine production?

Thickness of fat over the loin muscle of a live pig at 90 kg (correct)

Thickness of fat over the loin muscle of a live pig at 70 kg

Thickness of fat over the loin muscle of a live pig at 100 kg

Thickness of fat over the loin muscle of a live pig at 50 kg

What is the term for a male swine castrated before reaching sexual maturity?

Barrow (correct)

Cryptorchidism

Dam

Boar

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the period during the reproductive cycle in which the female is sexually responsive to the male?

Estrus Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the amount of feed required to produce a unit of weight gain in a growing animal?

Feed conversion efficiency Signup and view all the answers

What does a farrowing crate do?

Confines the sow during farrowing Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the act of giving birth to young pigs?

Farrowing Signup and view all the answers

What is hybrid vigor in pigs?

Improved growth rate and reproduction in crossbred pigs Signup and view all the answers

What does an inguinal hernia involve in female pigs?

Escape of intestines through inguinal rings Signup and view all the answers