Non-ruminants (pigs)

Pigs should be fed on succulent fodder material because:

• its moisture content is high

• it is easy to chew

• pigs are omnivores animals

• pigs have a simple stomach

Piglet anaemia is caused by a deficiency in:

• calcium

• iron

• sodium

• magnesium

A contagious disease is one in which the disease organism is spread by means of:

• air

• water

• contact

• food

Left-over food materials is refereed to as:

• swills

• sow

• cud

• offal

An omnivorous feeder is:

• an organism that feeds only on animal products

• an organism that feeds on both plant and animal products

• an organism that feeds only on plant materials

• an organism that feeds on animal but not plant products

This system of management is practiced where space is limited.

• Extensive system

• Intensive system

This disease is characterized by high fever and perhaps sudden death.

• scouring

• piglet anaemia

• hog cholera

• lice

A pig finisher is a type of:

• swill feed

• succulent feed

• commercial feed

• vegetable feed

Good sanitation is absolutely essential for this disease.

• Scouring

• Piglet anaemia

• Swine fever

This system of management involves low capital cost, but more skilled labour.

• Intensive system

• extensive system

• semi-intensive system