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Pigs
Over the centuries, man has found almost limitless uses for these farm creatures. Questions here should focus on all things that 'oink.'
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High fat content pork can actually be rejected by the butcher or factory, and deducted from the income that the farmer receives.
Why pigs should not be fed prior to farrowing?
The more a pig is fed prior to farrowing, the more weight it gains. The problem with this is that if there is too much fat around the mammaries, they become hard because they are filled with milk that cannot escape, meaning in turn that piglets cannot suckle milk and cannot receive their colostrums.
The carotid arteries are very similar in pigs and humans. The cardiovascular system is conserved across all mammal species including pigs and humans.
Is a male pigs like a corkscrew?
Yes, you should be able to google a picture if you find that important.
What is a baby wild boar is called?
The female wild boar gives birth to 4 - 6 piglets at a time in a nest which is made up of leaves, grasses and moss. The baby wild boars are called a piglets, shoats or farrows.
Why does jigsaw use pig masks?
He uses it to coceal or hide peopls identities and also he uses pig maskes because he first started his work as jigsaw in the year of the pig
Who plays Mummy Dog in Peppa Pig?
I am sure it is Meera Syal but I cant find her name in any of the credits!
What is the average advantages of crossbreeding over pure breeds of a swine?
Cross breeds usually carry the genetic traits of both parents. Meaning, if you mate a breed that is known for high milk producing females with another breed that is known for high meat production, then you will get an offspring that excels both traits.
Whereas, purebred off spring will throw that breed characteristic.
Is pink a pigs favorite color?
Whoever thought that is completely stupid. I don't even think pigs have favorite colors. Just saying, no offense to ill minded.
What is the symbiotic relationship between the Trichinella and pigs?
It is of the parasitic type. The pig gets nothing by being infected by Trichinella. The parasite gets a safe and warm place to live, and the pig gets sick.
In other symbiotic relationships, both parties gain some benefit from the other.
In the example you provided, the pig is the host, and the Trichinella are parasites, and worse than a deadbeat brother-in-law living in your basement apartment for free.
An example of mutualistic symbiosis is that between humans and beneficial intestinal bacteria. We give them a warm place to live, and they help us digest our food.
Parasitic symbiosis is like a life-long politician asking for your vote again. You just wish there was an easy way to get rid of them.
Why does a fetal pig have a large liver?
The function of the liver is the remove toxins and metabolic wastes from the body. Fetal pigs have large livers because this function is important early on in life.
What is ideal weight of slaughter hogs?
KILL A HOG? now WHY would you want to do THAT?Do you think that just because people say pigs are dirty, unfriendly farm animals they actually are? well there NOT. I happen to know someone that owns a Pet pig, and he could outsmart my dog any day. he's litter trained and he knows all sorts of tricks.So to make it short, i haven't even met you yet, but I hate you
Ella, age 12
Which endocrine gland is activated in a pig that is being chased by a dog?
When a pig is being chased by a dog, the pituitary gland will be activated. This hormone releases adrenaline and noradrenaline.
Why are veins generally not injected well with latex in a pig?
because the fetal pig veins are generally too small for the thick latex to travel through
What is the function of a fetal pig vertebral column?
The function of a fetal pig's vertebral column is to reinforce the vertebrate animal. It also keeps the fragile spinal cord protected.
Can you give raw cabbage to gerbils and guinea pigs?
You cant give cabbage to guinea pigs i dont know about gerbils.
Pigs are affectionate, loving, and somewhat smart. Not sure if they are as intelligent as a dog though. People would have more pigs as pets. They are clean if given a clean environment.
My potbelly pig is contapated?
Feed it some natural bran, this will help loosen the stool and keep the animal regular. You are able to purchase bran at your local feed store, be sure to carefully read and follow the feeding directions found on the feed tag.
Do pigs give off a weird smell?
when they role in mud they probly have a bad smell but when they are in a healthy in environment and bathed weekly i don't think they smell.
Is a pig an ungraceful animal?
It depends on you, since the concept of grace is a human construction which alters over time.
Let me quoute:
"I like pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals."Sir Winston Churchill
