Pig terminologies

Here are some common terminologies related to pigs: ### General Terminology: 1. **Porcine**: Referring to pigs or swine. 2. **Hog**: A term often used for a domesticated pig, especially one that is large. 3. **Swine**: A general term for pigs, which can encompass both domestic and wild species. ### Developmental Stages: 4. **Piglet**: A young pig, typically less than 3 months old. 5. **Weaner**: A pig that has been weaned from its mother, usually between 3 to 10 weeks old. 6. **Grower**: A pig that is in the growth phase, typically from weaning to around 70-100 pounds. 7. **Finisher**: A pig that is being raised to market weight, typically between 220 to 300 pounds. ### Breeding Terminology: 8. **Boar**: An uncastrated male pig, usually bred for reproduction. 9. **Sow**: A female pig that has given birth. 10. **Gilt**: A young female pig that has not yet given birth. 11. **Stud**: A boar kept for breeding purposes. ### Production Terms: 12. **Litter**: A group of piglets born to a sow in one farrowing (birth). 13. **Farrowing**: The process of giving birth in pigs. 14. **Finished hog**: A pig that has reached market weight and is ready for slaughter. ### Nutritional and Health Terms: 15. **Sow productivity**: Refers to the number of piglets a sow produces, or her reproductive efficiency. 16. **Feed conversion ratio**: A measure of how efficiently pigs convert feed into body weight. ### Housing and Space: 17. **Pigpen**: An enclosure where pigs are raised. 18. **Farmer**: A person who raises pigs or works in pig farming. ### Industry and Market Terms: 19. **Market weight**: The weight at which pigs are sold for meat, typically around 220 to 300 pounds. 20. **Pork**: The meat obtained from pigs. ### Miscellaneous: 21. **Pasture-raised**: Pigs that are raised on pasture, which is considered more humane and sustainable. 22. **Biosecurity**: Measures taken to prevent the introduction of diseases in pig farming operations. These terms cover various aspects of pig farming, breeding, and husbandry, and can help you better understand the industry!