COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A++
Pig Rectal Temperature (C)
38.7-39.7
Pig Heart Rate (bpm)
70-120
Pig Respiratory Rate (breaths/min)
15-30
Pig Gestation Length (days)
115
Pig Oestrous Cycle (days)
21
Pig Age of puberty (months)
6
Name for young pig
Piglet
Name for male pig
Boar
Name for young female pig
Gilt
Name for mature female pig
, Farrow
Name for castrated male pig
Barrow
Pigs are herd animals (true/false)
False. They are very social and like to be close to each other, however, will run in
opposite directions if a pressure is applied.
Pigs have good hearing, smell and vision (true/false)
False. Pigs have eyes positioned on the side of their head so have a large blind spot
and poor depth and distance perception. They rely on smell and hearing to make up for
eyesight
You should rush pigs and hit them with the boards if they aren't moving
(true/false)
False. Do not do this, let them remain calm and apply adequate pressure and provide
an opening for them to go towards.
What is a pig flapper?
What is a pig board and paddle?
What is a pig snare?
What is a pig ear notch?
What is a pig tooth clipper?
What is a pig tail docker?
Where would you give a SC injection in pigs?
At the base of ear
Where would you give a IV injection in pigs? (plus needle and syringe size)