Overview of Porcine Medicine and Management Exam with Correct Answers
1. Kingdom: Ani- The highest taxonomic rank of animals, encompassing all animals.
malia
2. Phylum: Chorda- A primary grouping of animals characterized by the presence of a notochord at
ta some stage of development.
3. Class: Mammalia A class of animals within the phylum Chordata, characterized by the presence of
mammary glands and hair.
4. Order: Artio- An order of even-toed ungulates, including pigs, characterized by an even number
dactyla of toes.
5. Family: Suidae A taxonomic family of artiodactyl mammals that includes pigs.
6. Genus: Sus A genus within the family Suidae, encompassing pigs.
7. Species: Scrofa, The specific species of pigs, with Scrofa representing wild boars and Vittatus
Vittatus representing domestic pigs.
8. Porcine Domesti- The process by which pigs were tamed and bred for human use, dating back to
cation around 7000 B.C.
9. American Pig His- The historical timeline of pigs in America, including significant events like the
tory introduction of hogs by Hernando de Soto in 1539.
10. Swine Terminolo- Specific terms used to describe ditterent categories of swine based on sex, age,
gy and reproductive status.
11. Swine Anatomy The physical structure and components of a pig's body, including its skeleton and
internal organs.
12. Swine Breeds Distinct varieties of pigs bred for specific characteristics such as size, color, and
meat quality.
13. Stress Behaviors
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, Overview of Porcine Medicine and Management Exam with Correct Answers
Behaviors exhibited by pigs when under stress, including vocalizations, aggression,
and biting.
14. Environment Be- Behaviors related to the pig's surroundings, such as cleanliness habits, rooting
haviors behavior, and response to environmental stimuli.
15. Housing Basics Fundamental principles of housing pigs, including ventilation, lighting, grouping
strategies, and cleanliness.
16. Temperatures The importance of maintaining appropriate temperatures for pigs, including
methods like wallows, spray cooling, and air cooling.
17. Phases of Pro- Ditterent stages of pig production and the corresponding dietary requirements for
duction & Dietary gestation, lactation, starter, grower, and finisher phases.
Needs
18. FEEd Require- The nutritional requirements of pigs, including macronutrients, micronutrients,
ments and vitamins essential for growth and health.
19. Reproduction The process of pig reproduction, including estrous cycles, gestation period, litter
size, and commercial reproduction goals.
20. Lordosis re- Results in a rigid stance and erect ears during male mounting or when back
sponse pressure is applied
21. Semen Collection Processing involves filtering the sperm-rich fraction from the gel fraction of ejacu-
& Processing late, evaluating it, and diluting it with semen extender
22. Artificial Insemi- A common procedure involving two to three breedings per estrus, with heteros-
nation permic insemination where multiple boars' semen is mixed
23. Parturition Involves three stages: Stage 1 with vocalization and lateral recumbency, Stage 2
with a farrowing interval of 16 minutes and vocalization, and Stage 3 completing
within 4 hours
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1. Kingdom: Ani- The highest taxonomic rank of animals, encompassing all animals.
malia
2. Phylum: Chorda- A primary grouping of animals characterized by the presence of a notochord at
ta some stage of development.
3. Class: Mammalia A class of animals within the phylum Chordata, characterized by the presence of
mammary glands and hair.
4. Order: Artio- An order of even-toed ungulates, including pigs, characterized by an even number
dactyla of toes.
5. Family: Suidae A taxonomic family of artiodactyl mammals that includes pigs.
6. Genus: Sus A genus within the family Suidae, encompassing pigs.
7. Species: Scrofa, The specific species of pigs, with Scrofa representing wild boars and Vittatus
Vittatus representing domestic pigs.
8. Porcine Domesti- The process by which pigs were tamed and bred for human use, dating back to
cation around 7000 B.C.
9. American Pig His- The historical timeline of pigs in America, including significant events like the
tory introduction of hogs by Hernando de Soto in 1539.
10. Swine Terminolo- Specific terms used to describe ditterent categories of swine based on sex, age,
gy and reproductive status.
11. Swine Anatomy The physical structure and components of a pig's body, including its skeleton and
internal organs.
12. Swine Breeds Distinct varieties of pigs bred for specific characteristics such as size, color, and
meat quality.
13. Stress Behaviors
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, Overview of Porcine Medicine and Management Exam with Correct Answers
Behaviors exhibited by pigs when under stress, including vocalizations, aggression,
and biting.
14. Environment Be- Behaviors related to the pig's surroundings, such as cleanliness habits, rooting
haviors behavior, and response to environmental stimuli.
15. Housing Basics Fundamental principles of housing pigs, including ventilation, lighting, grouping
strategies, and cleanliness.
16. Temperatures The importance of maintaining appropriate temperatures for pigs, including
methods like wallows, spray cooling, and air cooling.
17. Phases of Pro- Ditterent stages of pig production and the corresponding dietary requirements for
duction & Dietary gestation, lactation, starter, grower, and finisher phases.
Needs
18. FEEd Require- The nutritional requirements of pigs, including macronutrients, micronutrients,
ments and vitamins essential for growth and health.
19. Reproduction The process of pig reproduction, including estrous cycles, gestation period, litter
size, and commercial reproduction goals.
20. Lordosis re- Results in a rigid stance and erect ears during male mounting or when back
sponse pressure is applied
21. Semen Collection Processing involves filtering the sperm-rich fraction from the gel fraction of ejacu-
& Processing late, evaluating it, and diluting it with semen extender
22. Artificial Insemi- A common procedure involving two to three breedings per estrus, with heteros-
nation permic insemination where multiple boars' semen is mixed
23. Parturition Involves three stages: Stage 1 with vocalization and lateral recumbency, Stage 2
with a farrowing interval of 16 minutes and vocalization, and Stage 3 completing
within 4 hours
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