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This document reviews swine production, including feeding management, ear notching, and external body part identification. It covers topics like diet influence on pig health and the process of ear notching.

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Name: ________________________ Date: ________________________ AFNR.HS.11.1.a I. Swine Feeding and Management 1. Describe the importance of proper nutrition in swine production. - Discuss the key nutrients required for swine. - Explain how diet influences growth, reproduction,...

Name: ________________________ Date: ________________________ AFNR.HS.11.1.a I. Swine Feeding and Management 1. Describe the importance of proper nutrition in swine production. - Discuss the key nutrients required for swine. - Explain how diet influences growth, reproduction, and overall health in swine. 2. List and explain the stages of swine production. - Identify the different stages (e.g., nursery, grower, finisher). - Describe the specific nutritional needs at each stage. 3. List 3 diseases, the symptoms, treatment, and prevention. II. Ear Notching 4. Define ear notching and its purpose in swine identification. - Explain the process of ear notching. 5. Explore the advantages and disadvantages of ear notching. - Analyze the benefits of using ear notching in swine management. - Discuss any potential drawbacks or limitations. 6. What is the pig number and litter number? 7. What does a litter number 35 and pig number 4 look like? Draw it on this pig. III. Swine External Body Parts 8. Identify and label the external body parts of a swine. - Use a diagram or illustration to label parts such as snout, ears, tail, hooves, etc. - Explain the function of each identified body part.

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