Swine Vocab, Breeds, & Parts Review

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An intact mature male.

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Boar

Front

Ability to produce many offspring at once.

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Prolificacy

Front

A young female who hasn't given birth.

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Gilt

Front

Process of a sow giving birth.

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Farrowing

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Castrated mature male.

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Barrow

Front

Mature female that has given birth.

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Sow

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Period when a female is sexually receptive or 'in heat'.

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Estrus

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Estrous Cycle duration?

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21 days

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Time until birth.

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Gestation

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Estrus period duration?

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2 to 3 days