Large Animal 1: Swine Basics (Exam-Nutrition)

The exam is limited due to

stress
temp

101-103.5F
pulse

60-60bpm
Where can the pulse be felt?AC

auricular and coccyygeal arteries
resp

10-24bpm
How are oral meds given? SDBS
- speculum
- dosing syringe
- balling gun
- stomach tube
Where are IV injections given?LCJ
- lateral auricular(ear)
- cephalic vein
- jugular vein in small pigs
When are IP injections given?

small pigs for fluid therapy
Where are IM injections given?

dorsal neck muscles behind ears
SQ injections are given where?
- flank skin fold in small pigs
- behind the ear in large pigs
What 3 venipuncture sites are used for small amounts?ECO
- ear vein
- coccygeal vein
- orbital sinus
What venipuncture site is used for large amounts?

cranial vena cava
What 2 venipuncture sites are not used for large pigs?JC
- jugular
- cephalic
Pigs are what what kind of omnivores?

monogastric
The stomach is bacteriacidal and the cecum has minimum function. What is its pH?

2
Pigs are most efficient in what conversion?

feed to weight
What grain size is suggested?

medium-fine particles
Where does their energy come from?
- carbohydrates
- fats
What is sow milk low in?

iron
How many water nipples per pen?

2 above shoulder height
1 trough per how many pigs?

6-10

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Large Animal 1: Swine Basics (Exam-Nutrition)

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2013-10-15T22:32:43Z

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