Medaille College
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Buffalo, NY

Study Guide- Swine

  1. List the complete taxonomic classification of the domestic swine.

  2. What are the two types of swine used in research & what are their differences?

  3. What are the research uses of swine- and which type of swine is used for which use?

  4. What characteristic(s) differentiate swine from other lab animals?

  5. What does the term fixed-skin mean?

  6. Describe the swine diet and nutritional requirements.

  7. How long is the gestation of swine?

  8. What are the female and male terms for swine?

  9. What are the best sites for swine blood collection?

  10. How can pigs be identified?

  11. Describe housing and care concerns regarding swine.

  12. Describe how to handle swine and move them from site to site.

  13. Why are farrowing crates used?

  14. What might happen if you anesthetize a pig with halothane?

  15. What can cause scours in pigs?

  16. What can cause respiratory disease in pigs?

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02/13/03