REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM CONTS.

Pigs are non-ruminant animals and they belong to the family called sudae. There are two main species of pigs_sus sacrofa and sus vittatus.

 

Breeds of Pig

 

(1) Large White

 

(2) Large Black

 

(3) Duroc Jersey

 

(4) Poland China

 

(5) Tamworth

 

(6) West African Dwarf pig

 

(7) Hampshire str

 

(8) American Landrace

 

(9) Chester White.

 

(10) Belgium Pie Train

 

All the breed types are grouped into three classes:

 

(a) Meat type

 

(b) Lard type

 

(c) The Bacon type.

 

Pigs are reared mainly for meat, pig skin, bristle and manure.

 

Terminology Used in Pig

 

Boar – A mature male pig.

 

Sow – A mature female pig.

 

Gilt – A female pig that is mature to reproduce or has reproduced once.

 

Piglet – The young or baby pig.

 

Weaners – Young pigs just separated from the mother.

 

Fatteners – Old pigs reared for the market.

 

Barrow – A castrated male pig

 

Farrowing – The act of parturition in pig

For more class notes, homework help, exam practice, download our App HERE

Join ClassNotes.ng Telegram Community for exclusive content and support HERE

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Don`t copy text!