ANSC Swine Quiz

Piglet
Provide guidance to move hogs
Older female after first litter
Across loin/back, muscly patterns, and the ham
Femal prior to having first litter of pigs
Within 7 days
More muscle, and less fat
Perm I.D.
At early days of age and then put into the nursery after weaning
Birthing process
It's were gilts and sows give birth
Jowl,elbow pocket, belly, and the seam
In the gestation barn so their diets can be carefully controlled and the females can be easily checked for signs of hear
Group of swine
Used for AI in sows and gilts
Young animal of either sex
Provide guidance to move, not for punishment
Used to move and sort hogs
161
Older male castrated after sexual maturity
With AI, we use the boars for heat detection, cleanup breeding, and semen collection
To assist with dystocia
In groups, they use the building for several weeks plus a cleaning/sanitation period to prevent the spread of disease
80-85F to encourage them to stay out from under the sow so their not crushed
Perm I.d.
Older sexually intact male
Do it at birth
At 3 days
Both at the first 7 days
Male castrated at an early age
 
Gilt
Provide guidance to move hogs
Older female after first litter
Across loin/back, muscly patterns, and the ham
Femal prior to having first litter of pigs
Within 7 days
More muscle, and less fat
Perm I.D.
At early days of age and then put into the nursery after weaning
Birthing process
It's were gilts and sows give birth
Jowl,elbow pocket, belly, and the seam
In the gestation barn so their diets can be carefully controlled and the females can be easily checked for signs of hear
Group of swine
Used for AI in sows and gilts
Young animal of either sex
Provide guidance to move, not for punishment
Used to move and sort hogs
161
Older male castrated after sexual maturity
With AI, we use the boars for heat detection, cleanup breeding, and semen collection
To assist with dystocia
In groups, they use the building for several weeks plus a cleaning/sanitation period to prevent the spread of disease
80-85F to encourage them to stay out from under the sow so their not crushed
Perm I.d.
Older sexually intact male
Do it at birth
At 3 days
Both at the first 7 days
Male castrated at an early age
 
Barrow
Provide guidance to move hogs
Older female after first litter
Across loin/back, muscly patterns, and the ham
Femal prior to having first litter of pigs
Within 7 days
More muscle, and less fat
Perm I.D.
At early days of age and then put into the nursery after weaning
Birthing process
It's were gilts and sows give birth
Jowl,elbow pocket, belly, and the seam
In the gestation barn so their diets can be carefully controlled and the females can be easily checked for signs of hear
Group of swine
Used for AI in sows and gilts
Young animal of either sex
Provide guidance to move, not for punishment
Used to move and sort hogs
161
Older male castrated after sexual maturity
With AI, we use the boars for heat detection, cleanup breeding, and semen collection
To assist with dystocia
In groups, they use the building for several weeks plus a cleaning/sanitation period to prevent the spread of disease
80-85F to encourage them to stay out from under the sow so their not crushed
Perm I.d.
Older sexually intact male
Do it at birth
At 3 days
Both at the first 7 days
Male castrated at an early age
 
Sow
Provide guidance to move hogs
Older female after first litter
Across loin/back, muscly patterns, and the ham
Femal prior to having first litter of pigs
Within 7 days
More muscle, and less fat
Perm I.D.
At early days of age and then put into the nursery after weaning
Birthing process
It's were gilts and sows give birth
Jowl,elbow pocket, belly, and the seam
In the gestation barn so their diets can be carefully controlled and the females can be easily checked for signs of hear
Group of swine
Used for AI in sows and gilts
Young animal of either sex
Provide guidance to move, not for punishment
Used to move and sort hogs
161
Older male castrated after sexual maturity
With AI, we use the boars for heat detection, cleanup breeding, and semen collection
To assist with dystocia
In groups, they use the building for several weeks plus a cleaning/sanitation period to prevent the spread of disease
80-85F to encourage them to stay out from under the sow so their not crushed
Perm I.d.
Older sexually intact male
Do it at birth
At 3 days
Both at the first 7 days
Male castrated at an early age
 
Boar
Provide guidance to move hogs
Older female after first litter
Across loin/back, muscly patterns, and the ham
Femal prior to having first litter of pigs
Within 7 days
More muscle, and less fat
Perm I.D.
At early days of age and then put into the nursery after weaning
Birthing process
It's were gilts and sows give birth
Jowl,elbow pocket, belly, and the seam
In the gestation barn so their diets can be carefully controlled and the females can be easily checked for signs of hear
Group of swine
Used for AI in sows and gilts
Young animal of either sex
Provide guidance to move, not for punishment
Used to move and sort hogs
161
Older male castrated after sexual maturity
With AI, we use the boars for heat detection, cleanup breeding, and semen collection
To assist with dystocia
In groups, they use the building for several weeks plus a cleaning/sanitation period to prevent the spread of disease
80-85F to encourage them to stay out from under the sow so their not crushed
Perm I.d.
Older sexually intact male
Do it at birth
At 3 days
Both at the first 7 days
Male castrated at an early age
 
Stag
Provide guidance to move hogs
Older female after first litter
Across loin/back, muscly patterns, and the ham
Femal prior to having first litter of pigs
Within 7 days
More muscle, and less fat
Perm I.D.
At early days of age and then put into the nursery after weaning
Birthing process
It's were gilts and sows give birth
Jowl,elbow pocket, belly, and the seam
In the gestation barn so their diets can be carefully controlled and the females can be easily checked for signs of hear
Group of swine
Used for AI in sows and gilts
Young animal of either sex
Provide guidance to move, not for punishment
Used to move and sort hogs
161
Older male castrated after sexual maturity
With AI, we use the boars for heat detection, cleanup breeding, and semen collection
To assist with dystocia
In groups, they use the building for several weeks plus a cleaning/sanitation period to prevent the spread of disease
80-85F to encourage them to stay out from under the sow so their not crushed
Perm I.d.
Older sexually intact male
Do it at birth
At 3 days
Both at the first 7 days
Male castrated at an early age
 
Farrowing
Provide guidance to move hogs
Older female after first litter
Across loin/back, muscly patterns, and the ham
Femal prior to having first litter of pigs
Within 7 days
More muscle, and less fat
Perm I.D.
At early days of age and then put into the nursery after weaning
Birthing process
It's were gilts and sows give birth
Jowl,elbow pocket, belly, and the seam
In the gestation barn so their diets can be carefully controlled and the females can be easily checked for signs of hear
Group of swine
Used for AI in sows and gilts
Young animal of either sex
Provide guidance to move, not for punishment
Used to move and sort hogs
161
Older male castrated after sexual maturity
With AI, we use the boars for heat detection, cleanup breeding, and semen collection
To assist with dystocia
In groups, they use the building for several weeks plus a cleaning/sanitation period to prevent the spread of disease
80-85F to encourage them to stay out from under the sow so their not crushed
Perm I.d.
Older sexually intact male
Do it at birth
At 3 days
Both at the first 7 days
Male castrated at an early age
 
Herd
Provide guidance to move hogs
Older female after first litter
Across loin/back, muscly patterns, and the ham
Femal prior to having first litter of pigs
Within 7 days
More muscle, and less fat
Perm I.D.
At early days of age and then put into the nursery after weaning
Birthing process
It's were gilts and sows give birth
Jowl,elbow pocket, belly, and the seam
In the gestation barn so their diets can be carefully controlled and the females can be easily checked for signs of hear
Group of swine
Used for AI in sows and gilts
Young animal of either sex
Provide guidance to move, not for punishment
Used to move and sort hogs
161
Older male castrated after sexual maturity
With AI, we use the boars for heat detection, cleanup breeding, and semen collection
To assist with dystocia
In groups, they use the building for several weeks plus a cleaning/sanitation period to prevent the spread of disease
80-85F to encourage them to stay out from under the sow so their not crushed
Perm I.d.
Older sexually intact male
Do it at birth
At 3 days
Both at the first 7 days
Male castrated at an early age
 
Hog panel/hurdle
Provide guidance to move hogs
Older female after first litter
Across loin/back, muscly patterns, and the ham
Femal prior to having first litter of pigs
Within 7 days
More muscle, and less fat
Perm I.D.
At early days of age and then put into the nursery after weaning
Birthing process
It's were gilts and sows give birth
Jowl,elbow pocket, belly, and the seam
In the gestation barn so their diets can be carefully controlled and the females can be easily checked for signs of hear
Group of swine
Used for AI in sows and gilts
Young animal of either sex
Provide guidance to move, not for punishment
Used to move and sort hogs
161
Older male castrated after sexual maturity
With AI, we use the boars for heat detection, cleanup breeding, and semen collection
To assist with dystocia
In groups, they use the building for several weeks plus a cleaning/sanitation period to prevent the spread of disease
80-85F to encourage them to stay out from under the sow so their not crushed
Perm I.d.
Older sexually intact male
Do it at birth
At 3 days
Both at the first 7 days
Male castrated at an early age
 
Livestock cane
Provide guidance to move hogs
Older female after first litter
Across loin/back, muscly patterns, and the ham
Femal prior to having first litter of pigs
Within 7 days
More muscle, and less fat
Perm I.D.
At early days of age and then put into the nursery after weaning
Birthing process
It's were gilts and sows give birth
Jowl,elbow pocket, belly, and the seam
In the gestation barn so their diets can be carefully controlled and the females can be easily checked for signs of hear
Group of swine
Used for AI in sows and gilts
Young animal of either sex
Provide guidance to move, not for punishment
Used to move and sort hogs
161
Older male castrated after sexual maturity
With AI, we use the boars for heat detection, cleanup breeding, and semen collection
To assist with dystocia
In groups, they use the building for several weeks plus a cleaning/sanitation period to prevent the spread of disease
80-85F to encourage them to stay out from under the sow so their not crushed
Perm I.d.
Older sexually intact male
Do it at birth
At 3 days
Both at the first 7 days
Male castrated at an early age
 
Hog snare
Provide guidance to move hogs
Older female after first litter
Across loin/back, muscly patterns, and the ham
Femal prior to having first litter of pigs
Within 7 days
More muscle, and less fat
Perm I.D.
At early days of age and then put into the nursery after weaning
Birthing process
It's were gilts and sows give birth
Jowl,elbow pocket, belly, and the seam
In the gestation barn so their diets can be carefully controlled and the females can be easily checked for signs of hear
Group of swine
Used for AI in sows and gilts
Young animal of either sex
Provide guidance to move, not for punishment
Used to move and sort hogs
161
Older male castrated after sexual maturity
With AI, we use the boars for heat detection, cleanup breeding, and semen collection
To assist with dystocia
In groups, they use the building for several weeks plus a cleaning/sanitation period to prevent the spread of disease
80-85F to encourage them to stay out from under the sow so their not crushed
Perm I.d.
Older sexually intact male
Do it at birth
At 3 days
Both at the first 7 days
Male castrated at an early age
 
Ear notcher
Provide guidance to move hogs
Older female after first litter
Across loin/back, muscly patterns, and the ham
Femal prior to having first litter of pigs
Within 7 days
More muscle, and less fat
Perm I.D.
At early days of age and then put into the nursery after weaning
Birthing process
It's were gilts and sows give birth
Jowl,elbow pocket, belly, and the seam
In the gestation barn so their diets can be carefully controlled and the females can be easily checked for signs of hear
Group of swine
Used for AI in sows and gilts
Young animal of either sex
Provide guidance to move, not for punishment
Used to move and sort hogs
161
Older male castrated after sexual maturity
With AI, we use the boars for heat detection, cleanup breeding, and semen collection
To assist with dystocia
In groups, they use the building for several weeks plus a cleaning/sanitation period to prevent the spread of disease
80-85F to encourage them to stay out from under the sow so their not crushed
Perm I.d.
Older sexually intact male
Do it at birth
At 3 days
Both at the first 7 days
Male castrated at an early age
 
Slap tattooer
Provide guidance to move hogs
Older female after first litter
Across loin/back, muscly patterns, and the ham
Femal prior to having first litter of pigs
Within 7 days
More muscle, and less fat
Perm I.D.
At early days of age and then put into the nursery after weaning
Birthing process
It's were gilts and sows give birth
Jowl,elbow pocket, belly, and the seam
In the gestation barn so their diets can be carefully controlled and the females can be easily checked for signs of hear
Group of swine
Used for AI in sows and gilts
Young animal of either sex
Provide guidance to move, not for punishment
Used to move and sort hogs
161
Older male castrated after sexual maturity
With AI, we use the boars for heat detection, cleanup breeding, and semen collection
To assist with dystocia
In groups, they use the building for several weeks plus a cleaning/sanitation period to prevent the spread of disease
80-85F to encourage them to stay out from under the sow so their not crushed
Perm I.d.
Older sexually intact male
Do it at birth
At 3 days
Both at the first 7 days
Male castrated at an early age
 
Pig puller
Provide guidance to move hogs
Older female after first litter
Across loin/back, muscly patterns, and the ham
Femal prior to having first litter of pigs
Within 7 days
More muscle, and less fat
Perm I.D.
At early days of age and then put into the nursery after weaning
Birthing process
It's were gilts and sows give birth
Jowl,elbow pocket, belly, and the seam
In the gestation barn so their diets can be carefully controlled and the females can be easily checked for signs of hear
Group of swine
Used for AI in sows and gilts
Young animal of either sex
Provide guidance to move, not for punishment
Used to move and sort hogs
161
Older male castrated after sexual maturity
With AI, we use the boars for heat detection, cleanup breeding, and semen collection
To assist with dystocia
In groups, they use the building for several weeks plus a cleaning/sanitation period to prevent the spread of disease
80-85F to encourage them to stay out from under the sow so their not crushed
Perm I.d.
Older sexually intact male
Do it at birth
At 3 days
Both at the first 7 days
Male castrated at an early age
 
Disposable AI CATHETER (GOLDEN ROD)
Provide guidance to move hogs
Older female after first litter
Across loin/back, muscly patterns, and the ham
Femal prior to having first litter of pigs
Within 7 days
More muscle, and less fat
Perm I.D.
At early days of age and then put into the nursery after weaning
Birthing process
It's were gilts and sows give birth
Jowl,elbow pocket, belly, and the seam
In the gestation barn so their diets can be carefully controlled and the females can be easily checked for signs of hear
Group of swine
Used for AI in sows and gilts
Young animal of either sex
Provide guidance to move, not for punishment
Used to move and sort hogs
161
Older male castrated after sexual maturity
With AI, we use the boars for heat detection, cleanup breeding, and semen collection
To assist with dystocia
In groups, they use the building for several weeks plus a cleaning/sanitation period to prevent the spread of disease
80-85F to encourage them to stay out from under the sow so their not crushed
Perm I.d.
Older sexually intact male
Do it at birth
At 3 days
Both at the first 7 days
Male castrated at an early age
 
Where do you look for fat?
Provide guidance to move hogs
Older female after first litter
Across loin/back, muscly patterns, and the ham
Femal prior to having first litter of pigs
Within 7 days
More muscle, and less fat
Perm I.D.
At early days of age and then put into the nursery after weaning
Birthing process
It's were gilts and sows give birth
Jowl,elbow pocket, belly, and the seam
In the gestation barn so their diets can be carefully controlled and the females can be easily checked for signs of hear
Group of swine
Used for AI in sows and gilts
Young animal of either sex
Provide guidance to move, not for punishment
Used to move and sort hogs
161
Older male castrated after sexual maturity
With AI, we use the boars for heat detection, cleanup breeding, and semen collection
To assist with dystocia
In groups, they use the building for several weeks plus a cleaning/sanitation period to prevent the spread of disease
80-85F to encourage them to stay out from under the sow so their not crushed
Perm I.d.
Older sexually intact male
Do it at birth
At 3 days
Both at the first 7 days
Male castrated at an early age
 
Where do you look for muscle?
Provide guidance to move hogs
Older female after first litter
Across loin/back, muscly patterns, and the ham
Femal prior to having first litter of pigs
Within 7 days
More muscle, and less fat
Perm I.D.
At early days of age and then put into the nursery after weaning
Birthing process
It's were gilts and sows give birth
Jowl,elbow pocket, belly, and the seam
In the gestation barn so their diets can be carefully controlled and the females can be easily checked for signs of hear
Group of swine
Used for AI in sows and gilts
Young animal of either sex
Provide guidance to move, not for punishment
Used to move and sort hogs
161
Older male castrated after sexual maturity
With AI, we use the boars for heat detection, cleanup breeding, and semen collection
To assist with dystocia
In groups, they use the building for several weeks plus a cleaning/sanitation period to prevent the spread of disease
80-85F to encourage them to stay out from under the sow so their not crushed
Perm I.d.
Older sexually intact male
Do it at birth
At 3 days
Both at the first 7 days
Male castrated at an early age
 
What do you want to see when you want lean meat?
Provide guidance to move hogs
Older female after first litter
Across loin/back, muscly patterns, and the ham
Femal prior to having first litter of pigs
Within 7 days
More muscle, and less fat
Perm I.D.
At early days of age and then put into the nursery after weaning
Birthing process
It's were gilts and sows give birth
Jowl,elbow pocket, belly, and the seam
In the gestation barn so their diets can be carefully controlled and the females can be easily checked for signs of hear
Group of swine
Used for AI in sows and gilts
Young animal of either sex
Provide guidance to move, not for punishment
Used to move and sort hogs
161
Older male castrated after sexual maturity
With AI, we use the boars for heat detection, cleanup breeding, and semen collection
To assist with dystocia
In groups, they use the building for several weeks plus a cleaning/sanitation period to prevent the spread of disease
80-85F to encourage them to stay out from under the sow so their not crushed
Perm I.d.
Older sexually intact male
Do it at birth
At 3 days
Both at the first 7 days
Male castrated at an early age
 
How many duplicates can you have when ear notching?
Provide guidance to move hogs
Older female after first litter
Across loin/back, muscly patterns, and the ham
Femal prior to having first litter of pigs
Within 7 days
More muscle, and less fat
Perm I.D.
At early days of age and then put into the nursery after weaning
Birthing process
It's were gilts and sows give birth
Jowl,elbow pocket, belly, and the seam
In the gestation barn so their diets can be carefully controlled and the females can be easily checked for signs of hear
Group of swine
Used for AI in sows and gilts
Young animal of either sex
Provide guidance to move, not for punishment
Used to move and sort hogs
161
Older male castrated after sexual maturity
With AI, we use the boars for heat detection, cleanup breeding, and semen collection
To assist with dystocia
In groups, they use the building for several weeks plus a cleaning/sanitation period to prevent the spread of disease
80-85F to encourage them to stay out from under the sow so their not crushed
Perm I.d.
Older sexually intact male
Do it at birth
At 3 days
Both at the first 7 days
Male castrated at an early age
 
Where are replacement gilts, and non lactating sows and boars housed?
Provide guidance to move hogs
Older female after first litter
Across loin/back, muscly patterns, and the ham
Femal prior to having first litter of pigs
Within 7 days
More muscle, and less fat
Perm I.D.
At early days of age and then put into the nursery after weaning
Birthing process
It's were gilts and sows give birth
Jowl,elbow pocket, belly, and the seam
In the gestation barn so their diets can be carefully controlled and the females can be easily checked for signs of hear
Group of swine
Used for AI in sows and gilts
Young animal of either sex
Provide guidance to move, not for punishment
Used to move and sort hogs
161
Older male castrated after sexual maturity
With AI, we use the boars for heat detection, cleanup breeding, and semen collection
To assist with dystocia
In groups, they use the building for several weeks plus a cleaning/sanitation period to prevent the spread of disease
80-85F to encourage them to stay out from under the sow so their not crushed
Perm I.d.
Older sexually intact male
Do it at birth
At 3 days
Both at the first 7 days
Male castrated at an early age
 
How do we normally breed swine?
Provide guidance to move hogs
Older female after first litter
Across loin/back, muscly patterns, and the ham
Femal prior to having first litter of pigs
Within 7 days
More muscle, and less fat
Perm I.D.
At early days of age and then put into the nursery after weaning
Birthing process
It's were gilts and sows give birth
Jowl,elbow pocket, belly, and the seam
In the gestation barn so their diets can be carefully controlled and the females can be easily checked for signs of hear
Group of swine
Used for AI in sows and gilts
Young animal of either sex
Provide guidance to move, not for punishment
Used to move and sort hogs
161
Older male castrated after sexual maturity
With AI, we use the boars for heat detection, cleanup breeding, and semen collection
To assist with dystocia
In groups, they use the building for several weeks plus a cleaning/sanitation period to prevent the spread of disease
80-85F to encourage them to stay out from under the sow so their not crushed
Perm I.d.
Older sexually intact male
Do it at birth
At 3 days
Both at the first 7 days
Male castrated at an early age
 
Whats the farrowing barn?
Provide guidance to move hogs
Older female after first litter
Across loin/back, muscly patterns, and the ham
Femal prior to having first litter of pigs
Within 7 days
More muscle, and less fat
Perm I.D.
At early days of age and then put into the nursery after weaning
Birthing process
It's were gilts and sows give birth
Jowl,elbow pocket, belly, and the seam
In the gestation barn so their diets can be carefully controlled and the females can be easily checked for signs of hear
Group of swine
Used for AI in sows and gilts
Young animal of either sex
Provide guidance to move, not for punishment
Used to move and sort hogs
161
Older male castrated after sexual maturity
With AI, we use the boars for heat detection, cleanup breeding, and semen collection
To assist with dystocia
In groups, they use the building for several weeks plus a cleaning/sanitation period to prevent the spread of disease
80-85F to encourage them to stay out from under the sow so their not crushed
Perm I.d.
Older sexually intact male
Do it at birth
At 3 days
Both at the first 7 days
Male castrated at an early age
 
How are swine usually farrowed?
Provide guidance to move hogs
Older female after first litter
Across loin/back, muscly patterns, and the ham
Femal prior to having first litter of pigs
Within 7 days
More muscle, and less fat
Perm I.D.
At early days of age and then put into the nursery after weaning
Birthing process
It's were gilts and sows give birth
Jowl,elbow pocket, belly, and the seam
In the gestation barn so their diets can be carefully controlled and the females can be easily checked for signs of hear
Group of swine
Used for AI in sows and gilts
Young animal of either sex
Provide guidance to move, not for punishment
Used to move and sort hogs
161
Older male castrated after sexual maturity
With AI, we use the boars for heat detection, cleanup breeding, and semen collection
To assist with dystocia
In groups, they use the building for several weeks plus a cleaning/sanitation period to prevent the spread of disease
80-85F to encourage them to stay out from under the sow so their not crushed
Perm I.d.
Older sexually intact male
Do it at birth
At 3 days
Both at the first 7 days
Male castrated at an early age
 
What temp is used on the babies?
Provide guidance to move hogs
Older female after first litter
Across loin/back, muscly patterns, and the ham
Femal prior to having first litter of pigs
Within 7 days
More muscle, and less fat
Perm I.D.
At early days of age and then put into the nursery after weaning
Birthing process
It's were gilts and sows give birth
Jowl,elbow pocket, belly, and the seam
In the gestation barn so their diets can be carefully controlled and the females can be easily checked for signs of hear
Group of swine
Used for AI in sows and gilts
Young animal of either sex
Provide guidance to move, not for punishment
Used to move and sort hogs
161
Older male castrated after sexual maturity
With AI, we use the boars for heat detection, cleanup breeding, and semen collection
To assist with dystocia
In groups, they use the building for several weeks plus a cleaning/sanitation period to prevent the spread of disease
80-85F to encourage them to stay out from under the sow so their not crushed
Perm I.d.
Older sexually intact male
Do it at birth
At 3 days
Both at the first 7 days
Male castrated at an early age
 
When are baby pigs processed?
Provide guidance to move hogs
Older female after first litter
Across loin/back, muscly patterns, and the ham
Femal prior to having first litter of pigs
Within 7 days
More muscle, and less fat
Perm I.D.
At early days of age and then put into the nursery after weaning
Birthing process
It's were gilts and sows give birth
Jowl,elbow pocket, belly, and the seam
In the gestation barn so their diets can be carefully controlled and the females can be easily checked for signs of hear
Group of swine
Used for AI in sows and gilts
Young animal of either sex
Provide guidance to move, not for punishment
Used to move and sort hogs
161
Older male castrated after sexual maturity
With AI, we use the boars for heat detection, cleanup breeding, and semen collection
To assist with dystocia
In groups, they use the building for several weeks plus a cleaning/sanitation period to prevent the spread of disease
80-85F to encourage them to stay out from under the sow so their not crushed
Perm I.d.
Older sexually intact male
Do it at birth
At 3 days
Both at the first 7 days
Male castrated at an early age
 
When do we notch the ears?
Provide guidance to move hogs
Older female after first litter
Across loin/back, muscly patterns, and the ham
Femal prior to having first litter of pigs
Within 7 days
More muscle, and less fat
Perm I.D.
At early days of age and then put into the nursery after weaning
Birthing process
It's were gilts and sows give birth
Jowl,elbow pocket, belly, and the seam
In the gestation barn so their diets can be carefully controlled and the females can be easily checked for signs of hear
Group of swine
Used for AI in sows and gilts
Young animal of either sex
Provide guidance to move, not for punishment
Used to move and sort hogs
161
Older male castrated after sexual maturity
With AI, we use the boars for heat detection, cleanup breeding, and semen collection
To assist with dystocia
In groups, they use the building for several weeks plus a cleaning/sanitation period to prevent the spread of disease
80-85F to encourage them to stay out from under the sow so their not crushed
Perm I.d.
Older sexually intact male
Do it at birth
At 3 days
Both at the first 7 days
Male castrated at an early age
 
When do you clip and disinfect the navel cord?
Provide guidance to move hogs
Older female after first litter
Across loin/back, muscly patterns, and the ham
Femal prior to having first litter of pigs
Within 7 days
More muscle, and less fat
Perm I.D.
At early days of age and then put into the nursery after weaning
Birthing process
It's were gilts and sows give birth
Jowl,elbow pocket, belly, and the seam
In the gestation barn so their diets can be carefully controlled and the females can be easily checked for signs of hear
Group of swine
Used for AI in sows and gilts
Young animal of either sex
Provide guidance to move, not for punishment
Used to move and sort hogs
161
Older male castrated after sexual maturity
With AI, we use the boars for heat detection, cleanup breeding, and semen collection
To assist with dystocia
In groups, they use the building for several weeks plus a cleaning/sanitation period to prevent the spread of disease
80-85F to encourage them to stay out from under the sow so their not crushed
Perm I.d.
Older sexually intact male
Do it at birth
At 3 days
Both at the first 7 days
Male castrated at an early age
 
When do we give iron injection?
Provide guidance to move hogs
Older female after first litter
Across loin/back, muscly patterns, and the ham
Femal prior to having first litter of pigs
Within 7 days
More muscle, and less fat
Perm I.D.
At early days of age and then put into the nursery after weaning
Birthing process
It's were gilts and sows give birth
Jowl,elbow pocket, belly, and the seam
In the gestation barn so their diets can be carefully controlled and the females can be easily checked for signs of hear
Group of swine
Used for AI in sows and gilts
Young animal of either sex
Provide guidance to move, not for punishment
Used to move and sort hogs
161
Older male castrated after sexual maturity
With AI, we use the boars for heat detection, cleanup breeding, and semen collection
To assist with dystocia
In groups, they use the building for several weeks plus a cleaning/sanitation period to prevent the spread of disease
80-85F to encourage them to stay out from under the sow so their not crushed
Perm I.d.
Older sexually intact male
Do it at birth
At 3 days
Both at the first 7 days
Male castrated at an early age
 
When do we dock the tail and perform Castration?
Provide guidance to move hogs
Older female after first litter
Across loin/back, muscly patterns, and the ham
Femal prior to having first litter of pigs
Within 7 days
More muscle, and less fat
Perm I.D.
At early days of age and then put into the nursery after weaning
Birthing process
It's were gilts and sows give birth
Jowl,elbow pocket, belly, and the seam
In the gestation barn so their diets can be carefully controlled and the females can be easily checked for signs of hear
Group of swine
Used for AI in sows and gilts
Young animal of either sex
Provide guidance to move, not for punishment
Used to move and sort hogs
161
Older male castrated after sexual maturity
With AI, we use the boars for heat detection, cleanup breeding, and semen collection
To assist with dystocia
In groups, they use the building for several weeks plus a cleaning/sanitation period to prevent the spread of disease
80-85F to encourage them to stay out from under the sow so their not crushed
Perm I.d.
Older sexually intact male
Do it at birth
At 3 days
Both at the first 7 days
Male castrated at an early age
 
Provide guidance to move hogs
Older female after first litter
Across loin/back, muscly patterns, and the ham
Femal prior to having first litter of pigs
Within 7 days
More muscle, and less fat
Perm I.D.
At early days of age and then put into the nursery after weaning
Birthing process
It's were gilts and sows give birth
Jowl,elbow pocket, belly, and the seam
In the gestation barn so their diets can be carefully controlled and the females can be easily checked for signs of hear
Group of swine
Used for AI in sows and gilts
Young animal of either sex
Provide guidance to move, not for punishment
Used to move and sort hogs
161
Older male castrated after sexual maturity
With AI, we use the boars for heat detection, cleanup breeding, and semen collection
To assist with dystocia
In groups, they use the building for several weeks plus a cleaning/sanitation period to prevent the spread of disease
80-85F to encourage them to stay out from under the sow so their not crushed
Perm I.d.
Older sexually intact male
Do it at birth
At 3 days
Both at the first 7 days
Male castrated at an early age
 
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