The illustration below shows a method of identifying pigs. Study the diagram and answer the questions that follow:-i) On the diagram A provided below, draw...

      

The illustration below shows a method of identifying pigs. Study the diagram and answer the questions that follow:-
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i) On the diagram A provided below, draw the mark to indicate a pig number 147,
using the procedure of ear-notching in diagram
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ii) What is the recommended stage of growth in pigs at which the ear-notching should be
carried out?
iii) State any three reasons why weight is an important routine management practice in pig
production

  

Answers


Kavungya
ii)the recommended stage of growth in pigs at which the ear-notching should be carried out?
• before wearing/3-7 weeks of age/21-56 days/1 month-22months)
iii) State any three reasons why weight is an important routine management practice in pig production
• to determine growth rate i.e. weight gain
• facilitate administration of drugs e.g. drenching
• for feeding i.e. to know the amount of feed to give
• to determine the service/breeding time
Kavungya answered the question on March 8, 2019 at 07:43


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