Swine Production

Front

A male pig castrated at a young age.

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Barrow

Front

An intact male pig.

Back

Boar

Front

Giving birth to pigs.

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Farrowing

Front

Feeding pigs until market size is reached.

Back

Finishing

Front

A female pig that has not farrowed.

Back

Gilt

Front

The eight teeth that pigs are born with; usually clipped off to prevent injury to the sow.

Back

Needle Teeth

Front

A baby pig.

Back

Piglet

Front

An older female pig that has farrowed.

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Sow

Front

Clipping the tail from baby pigs.

Back

Tail Docking

Front

The gestation length for hogs is: 3 months, 3 weeks, 3 days, 4 months, 4 weeks, 4 days, 5 months, 5 weeks, 5 days

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3 months, 3 weeks, 3 days