The belly, although a fattier meat, can be used for steaks or diced as stir-fry meat. Pork belly may be rolled for roasting or cut for streaky bacon. It is the source of Italian pancetta and Spanish panceta. [3] Legs or hams [ edit ] A carved jamón.

Grouping: The process of combining individual pigs or sows, or smaller groups of established pigs or sows together. Stereotypies: Abnormal, repetitive and unvarying behaviours caused by known factors such as frustration, coping attempts, or dysfunction of the central nervous system. Stable Group: Groups of pigs which have an established social hierarchy (they have been together for some time) with no new pigs being added or removed. Persistent Bullying: Enduring aggression of a pig by one or more other pigs to the extent that it compromises the welfare of the bullied pig. Hemolysis- This is the process by which haemoglobin is released from the red cells when the cell envelope is damaged.

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Atrophy- A loss of tissue due to disease or malfunction. Atrophy of the villi in the intestine occurs at weaning time causing malabsorption. Gestation - Pregnancy , lasting about 114 days in swine. Also known to some as 3 months, 3weeks, and 3 days. Pigs weaned per sow per year - The number of pigs produced in any 12 month period. In a large herd this is usually calculated as a one month, three month and six month rolling average of the whole herd.

Capillaries- Very tiny tubes about the diameter of a red cell. These allow water oxygen and nutrients to diffuse out to the tissues. Shovels, brooms and anything else left in walk ways can be perceived as a threat.Pigs will stop and examine items, which can disrupt flow. Before moving your pigs, walk the route and remove any obstacles or equipment that could stop the flow of pigs. Plan ahead Oxytocin - A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland. Its function is to release milk from the glands and at the same time cause the uterus to contract.Castration: A process which renders a male infertile which may be achieved by various methods depending on the species, including surgical removal of the testes, immune suppression of hormones, or cutting off blood circulation to the testes. (Only surgical or immuno-suppressive methods may be used for pigs.) Need some extra help in the kitchen? This Pig Potholder will make sure you never forget just how hot that skillet handle maybe. A must-have for taking dishes out of the oven or even removing lids from your pots, it’s made by hand with heat-resistant cotton that helps protect your hands — and your cooking — from harm. Bring some personality to your kitchen with this spirited potholder featuring a cheerful pig and simple crochet details. This awesome potholder is part of the Farmhouse Collection of tapestry crochet potholders. Made in tapestry crochet, this potholder is compact and doesn’t have any holes in it, making it very functional. This collection of 25 crochet pig patterns will surely inspire you. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced crocheter, there is something for everyone here. What’s more? These little amigurumi pigs make great gifts for kids. You can also gift these adorable crochet pigs to an expecting mother or your friend who loves animals. They can be used as decorative pieces as well which makes them a great addition to your home décor. Different types of yarn are used in these patterns while some use acrylic yarn and others use mercerized cotton yarn. However, you can always substitute the yarn with any other type that suits your needs perfectly and matches the colour scheme as well. Prostaglandins- These are produced by the uterus and the placenta and are associated with the initiation of farrowing or abortion.

Rescue - To save a pig from a potentially dangerous situation or to save a pig that is in need of major medical treatment. Dark firm dry muscle (DFDM) - Describes the appearance of abnormal muscle at slaughter. Considered part of the PSS condition. Simpas, Jica. "Pepper's English-Filipino Cheat Sheet: Common Pork Cuts". Pepper.ph . Retrieved 7 February 2023. Body Condition Score (BCS): A five-point scoring system used to classify the condition of pigs, based on the amount of fat and/or muscle. Anemia- Any reduction in the number of red cells or in the haemoglobin they contain is described as anemia and the extent of this is measured either by determining the number of red cells or the level of haemoglobin in the blood. The causes of anemia include:

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Gastric ulcers- Erosions of the mucous lining of the stomach occurring mainly in the oesophageal region. Very common and if severe they result in haemorrhage and death.

Effective Temperature: The temperature that pigs feel in their own immediate surroundings. The temperature at pig level may differ several degrees from that measured at higher levels. All-In/All-Out: A production system whereby animals are moved into and out of facilities and/or between production phases in distinct groups. Antiserum- This is serum containing higher than normal amounts of antibody against a specific antigen. It is used by injection to give an immediate temporary immunity. Cryptorchid - A male pig whose testes have not descended through the inguinal canals. Normally, the testes develop in the abdomen and descend through the inguinal canal to the scrotum before birth. Sperm production in the testes require a cooler environment than that of the abdomen. Pyometra - Accumulation of pus in the womb following infection. It is also called pyometritis. This is common when heavy vulva discharges are seen or a retained foetus or placenta are present.We also love this craft because besides the paper all you need are common craft supplies like markers, scissors, and glue. The brain - The nervous tissue enclosed by the skull. Part of the central nervous system (CNS). It is covered completely by clear membranes called the meninges. Stall: An enclosure, closely related to the pig’s body size, in which gilts, sows and boars are kept individually. Stalls are normally joined together in rows and may be used for total confinement or allow the pig free choice of access.