Large Animal 1: Swine Basics (Terms)

mature female, after giving birth

intact male pig

immature female, before giving birth

castrated male, before puberty

act of giving birth

castrated male, after puberty

each separate farrowing

procedures performed on piglets
ex:castration, tail docking, teeth clipping, ear notches, and iron injection

young swine less than 120lbs

large swine more than 120lbs

very young small pig of either sex