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Unfit Animal: An animal with reduced capacity to withstand transportation and where there is a high risk that transportation will lead to undue suffering. Unfit animals, if transported, would endure unjustified and unreasonable suffering. SQ - Subcutaneous. This is a route of delivery for medications, subcutaneous means injecting under the skin.

Haematuria- Blood in urine. Always consider this as serious, a sign of severe cystitis/pyelonephritis. 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. Freedom to express normal behaviour by providing sufficient space, proper facilities and company of the animals’ own kind. 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. Immunoglobulins- Specific antibodies of which there are different types namely immunoglobulins, IgG, IgM and IgA. They are found in blood, in milk and particularly in colostrum. All internal surfaces of the body also contain them.Urethritis - inflammation of the urethra, the tube which carries both sperm and urine down the penis in the boar or urine from the bladder to the vagina in the sow. Urethritis is uncommon in the boar but can occasionally be caused by small calculi or stones formed in the kidneys. The urethra of the sow is much more likely to become contaminated and infected because its opening is so close to the vulva. Urethritis and cystitis are therefore common in the sow. Gastric ulceration is common in growing pigs occurring in the area where the oesophagus enters the stomach (oesophageal region). You'll love this cute little pig. Great for decorating gift, can be placed anywhere in your house. Wonderfully soft to touch and cuddle. This adorable crochet pig is named Bitty Bumble and she's great for tiny hands of babies. Don't you just love her little pink snout? Bring smiles to your baby, toddler, or preschooler’s face with this plush Crochet Pig Bitty Bumble Pig. The pig is made from several small pieces of yarn and stuffed with polyester filling. The face is crocheted separately and sewn on securely. Your little one will love acting to play with this cute pig and then cuddle up with it at night or during naptime.

Spermatic cord - Fibrous cord, containing the vas deferens and blood vessels, by which the testicles are suspended. Compromised Animal: An animal that has a reduced capacity to withstand the stress of transportation for various reasons (e.g. injury, fatigue, infirmity, poor health, distress, very young or very old age, impending birth). Transportation with special provisions will not lead to undue suffering. The ultimate goal is to end up with an even fabric so that the stuffing doesn't show through and the pig can stand upright without toppling over! Atrophic rhinitis- Rhinitis caused by toxigenic (toxin producing) strains ofPasteurella multocida, in which the turbinates loses their tissues (atrophy) irreversibly. This is now called progressive atrophic rhinitis to distinguish it from non-progressive atrophic rhinitis caused byBordetella bronchiseptica(with the addition of other organisms) and/or environmental contaminants, which is less severe and heals when the infection is stopped by the immune response.Immuno-Castration: A method of castration which is reversible and non-painful. Accomplished by immunizing against sex hormones, with the effect of moderating aggressive behaviours in males, minimizing development of secondary sex characteristics and inhibiting fertility. Antibodies are delivered via a needle given twice during the production phase. Farrowing Crate: An enclosure closely related to the sow’s body size, in which sows are kept individually during and after farrowing. Proteins- These are composed of amino acids which contain carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, sulphur, nitrogen and phosphorus. Combinations of different amino acids produce different proteins.

Where changes in surfaces are unavoidable, use natural materials that pigs are familiar with, such as straw . When approaching a boundary betweentwo different surfaces, give pigstime to stop, smell and observe the surface before moving forwards. Walls and barriers Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae- Originally called haemophilus. A bacterium that produces a severe haemorrhagic and necrotising pneumonia with pleurisy.Mulberry heart disease (MHD) - Heart muscle failure associated with unavailability of vitamin E and or selenium. Oestrus (or heat) - The period during which the sow is receptive to the boar (i.e. will stand to be mated). Usually 1-3 days. 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. Colostrum: Milk secreted by the sow for the first few days after farrowing, characterised by high protein and antibody content.

First, start out with a few fun farm animal books for kids. This list includes some of our favorites that toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary children will love! Pen: An enclosure in which pigs are housed where they can turn around, and which may be used for housing pigs in groups, housing boars individually, management purposes such as mating or farrowing, or for housing pigs individually. Plasma sample- A whole blood sample taken hygienically with a syringe and mixed with an anti-clotting agent so that it remains liquid. The sample is spun fast in a centrifuge and the red and white blood cells sediment to a firm pellet at the bottom leaving a clear liquid - the plasma. This mini crochet pig would make an adorable gift for kids of all ages! Kids big and small can be busy for hours playing with these mini bean bag animals and will definitely love taking them along with you on the go. This tiny swine is great for using up scrap yarn, and makes a perfect addition to any child's toy box as well. Create your own mini stuffed pig with this easy-to-follow pattern! Using the yarn and hook specified in the pattern, these cute little piggies measure about 7 inches tall, making them a super fast make and great toy for both children and adults. The legs and body are made as one piece to cut down on sewing. Conception rate - As a % this is calculated by: No. of females which conceived x 100 & No. of females mated or inseminated

Cross-Fostering: Permanent removal of piglets from a large litter to a sow with a smaller litter of similar age piglets. Bone is continually being broken down and rebuilt even in adults who have stopped growing. Thus they are able to repair fractures and respond to pressures. The main pressures are from muscle tone and exercise. Pigs that are able to exercise are likely to have stronger bones and joints than those that can not. Thus sows kept in total individual confinement have softer more brittle bones than sows kept in pens, yards, or outdoors. 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. P ig behaviour can be influenced by people.As apig handler, you need to be self-aware about what you are doing and how the pig will respond. 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.