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Pale soft exudative muscle (PSE) - Describes the appearance of abnormal muscle at slaughter. Part of the PSS condition. Knowledge of animal husbandry – sound knowledge of the biology and husbandry of farm animals, including how their needs may be best provided for in all circumstances.

Needle Teeth - These are the two teeth on either side of the jaw that look like canine teeth. They are extremely sharp and can damage a sows teats. Many commercial farms clip the needle teeth at birth. They are also called eye teeth or wolf teeth. Rig - Synonymous with cryptorchid -A boar in which one or more testicles have not descended into the scrotum.

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SQ - Subcutaneous. This is a route of delivery for medications, subcutaneous means injecting under the skin. Consolidating pneumonia- The lung tissue has collapsed and become solid. A common example is infection byMycoplasma hyopneumoniae(enzootic pneumonia) which causes inflammation of the anterior lobes of the lungs.

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. Cyanosis- Blueing of the skin and extremities due either to anoxia, toxaemia (toxins in the blood) or septicaemia (pathogenic bacteria in the blood).. Finisher: Pigs that are generally above 70kg (154lbs) live weight, until they are marketed or retained for breeding. The same meaning applies for pigs referred to as “Finishing”. Calculi- These may be seen as powder like deposits on the vulva of sow or as small stones in the urine. They are due to the crystallisation of mineral deposits and are not usually of any clinical significance. They are particularly striking in the kidneys of piglets which have died of TGE or greasy pig disease and are exaggerated in mercury poisoning. Implantation - The attachment of the embryo to the uterine wall by establishment of the placenta commencing 12 to 14 days post-mating.Blood count- A laboratory test that determines the numbers of red and white cells and platelets in the blood. Mammary system - The udder of the sow consists of two parallel rows of 5 to 7 teats inter-spaced on each side. Euthanasia: Greek word meaning “good death”. The process of ending the life of an individual animal in a way that minimizes or eliminates pain and distress, which is considered tantamount to the humane termination of an animal’s life.

Creep Area: Separate area within a farrowing crate in which piglets are protected from crushing or overlying by the sow, and which is usually heated. Freedom from discomfort by providing an appropriate environment including shelter and a comfortable resting area. Vagina - The passageway from the exterior to the cervix. Vaginitis (inflammation) occurs following trauma, infection or multiple matings. Erythrocytes- These are the red blood cells. In the normal pig there are approximately 7 million per mm3. All-In/All-Out: A production system whereby animals are moved into and out of facilities and/or between production phases in distinct groups.

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Insensible/Insensibility: The point at which an animal no longer has the ability to feel pain or perceive and respond to its environment (e.g. light). In large herds this can also be calculated on rolling one month, three month and six month averages which gives a historical indication of rising or falling fertility. Thus for a three month average: Voluntary or skeletal muscle - This is the main muscle mass forming the muscular-skeletal system. These muscles are attached to the surface membrane covering bones called the periosteum. Inflammation of this covering is called periostitis.

Seminal vesicles - These are glands which together with the prostate and bulbo-urethral glands provide fluid and nourishment for the sperm, the fluids being passed out during ejaculation. Respiratory rate- This varies from 20-40 breaths per minute in piglets and growing pigs and 15-20 per minute in sows. Parity - Used to describe the number of times a female has farrowed. e.g.Pregnant gilt = Parity 0; Gilt farrowed for the first time = Parity 1; Sow which has had two litters = Parity 2 Do you have a little one who loves to hug stuffed animals? Add some magical friends to her collection with this crochet Plorp the Pig amigurumi. The pattern is easy enough for advanced beginners to make, and is worked in rounds, with no sewing pieces together. It's a great project for beginning crocheters looking to take their skills to the next level. Amigurumi and other softies are the perfect handmade gift for children and adults alike. This adorably cute pig amigurumi pattern is great for crocheters of any skill level. Perfect to wrap around a present or give as a gift by itself - Plorp the Pig Amigurumi is sure to make you smile! As you crochet pig patterns, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, you'll need to choose the correct hook for your yarn. The hook size should correspond roughly with the weight of your yarn. Your pig will be smaller if you use a smaller hook, and larger if you use a larger hook.Fat Blind - When a pig becomes so overweight that they become blind due to fat deposits developing around the eyes. Generally the diseases associated with the failure of the endocrine glands are not important in the pig. However when the regulatory and stimulatory mechanisms between the hypothalamus, the anterior pituitary gland and the ovaries fail, anoestrus (not coming on heat) or reproductive malfunction result, including cystic ovaries. In the male testicular function is affected. The hypothalamus stimulates the anterior part of the pituitary gland to release the follicle stimulating and luteinising hormones (FSH and LH). These in turn act upon the ovaries and the testes to regulate their function. UK building regulations state that a handrail should ideally be fitted between 900mm and 1000mm above the stairs. Once fitted, your handrail should be sturdy and secure, and shouldn't be loose. If you are still unsure, or you would like a professional opinion, get in touch with us today. k– Value: The value derived from a formula that relates body weight to body surface area. When multiplied by a pig’s body weight (kg), k-value gives the floor surface area in m2. The formula is: A = kx BW0.667, where: