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Non-Ambulatory: Animals unable to stand without assistance or move without being dragged or carried, regardless of size or age. Also known as “downers”. share alike – If you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you must distribute your contributions under the same or compatible license as the original. Gilt: A young female pig, selected for reproductive purposes, before she has ever given birth to piglets.

We also love this craft because besides the paper all you need are common craft supplies like markers, scissors, and glue. Hypothalamus- An area in the brain responsible for providing both nervous and hormonal control over most other hormone producing glands.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. Prolactin - A hormone from the pituitary gland involved in the initiation and maintenance of milk production. Leucocytes- These are the white blood cells of which there are two types, granulocytes and agranulocytes. The granulocytes contain granules in the cell and depending on how they stain they are called neutrophils, eosinophils and basophils. Neutrophils engulf bacteria (phagocytosis), eosinophils increase in chronic disease particularly parasitic disease. Basophils produce a substance called histamine during allergic reactions. Agranulocytes consist of monocytes and lymphocytes.

Macrophage cells- These are found throughout the body in tissues and in the blood stream where they are called monocytes. They engulf and digest bacteria. They also have an important role in controlling viral and fungal diseases. The cells are of two types called leucocytes and monocytes.Mulberry heart disease (MHD) - Heart muscle failure associated with unavailability of vitamin E and or selenium.

Cryptorchidism - The term used when referring to the absence of one or both testes from the scrotum, typically one is undescended and requires surgery to retrieve and remove it. Leg weakness -A term used to describe conformation defects and abnormalities of gait in both fore and hind limbs. It is also used to describe osteochondrosis. After you’ve read a few of your top farm animal books, why not work on letter recognition, fine motor skills, memory, and more with these farm animal printables for preschool. What Food Each Part of a Pig Makes (and their cuts)". Village Bakery. Village Bakery. 2017-10-02. Archived from the original on 3 December 2017 . Retrieved 27 October 2017. Necrotising pneumonia- Necrosis means death of tissue within the living animal. Necrotising pneumonia occurs where the organism or its toxins kill lung tissue. An abscess may result. A common example is pneumonia caused byActinobacillus pleuropneumoniae.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. Saliva— a watery, mucoid secretion of the salivary glands in the mouth that lubricates the food and aids in digestion 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. Hemolysis- This is the process by which haemoglobin is released from the red cells when the cell envelope is damaged. The cuts of pork are the different parts of the pig which are consumed as food by humans. The terminology and extent of each cut varies from country to country. There are between four and six primal cuts, which are the large parts in which the pig is first cut: the shoulder (blade and picnic), loin, belly (spare ribs and side) and leg. [1] [2] These are often sold wholesale, as are other parts of the pig with less meat, such as the head, feet and tail. Retail cuts are the specific cuts which are used to obtain different kinds of meat, such as tenderloin and ham. There are at least 25 Iberian pork cuts, including jamón. [3] Cuts [ edit ] Head [ edit ]

Embryo - The multicellular organism that develops in the uterus from the fertilised egg up to about 20-30 days when it becomes a foetus. Pale soft exudative muscle (PSE) - Describes the appearance of abnormal muscle at slaughter. Part of the PSS condition. Non-Penetrating Captive Bolt: A specially designed device that propels a blunt, mushroom-shaped bolt with great force against the forehead of the animal which, when applied in the correct position, causes an immediate loss of sensibility. This procedure may be reversible. 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.

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A general rule of thumb is that the hook size should be equal to or smaller than the number shown on the ball band of your yarn. For example, if you're using an 8-ounce skein of yarn, your hook should be an 8 or smaller. This sweet little piggy is a delightful crochet project suitable for all ages. Her dress is detachable, so she can be dressed in fine apparel or look adorable with her favorite blue jeans. She's soft and cuddly, making her perfect for snuggles. Hand-crocheted, this sweet, sleepy pig is wearing a floral dress and has a lace flower bow on her head. This adorable crochet pig will delight children and parents, alike! Featuring a frilly dress in a soft pink color, and with a jute string for hanging, this pig makes the perfect gift for almost any occasion. Makes a great baby shower or new baby gift. Bloody gut- A descriptive term applied to haemorrhage in the lower part of the small intestine or the complete digestive tract. The latter is seen where there is complete torsion of the intestines. Porcine enteropathy is a common cause. (See chapter 9).