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Pigs

Any of several mammals of the family Suidae, having short legs, cloven hooves, bristly hair, and a cartilaginous snout used for digging.

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chitterlings
Animals; Pigs

The small intestines of a pig.

colostrum
Animals; Pigs

The first milk after farrowing from the sow. This milk has some of the natural immunities of the mother which are passed onto the piglets.

creep
Animals; Pigs

An area where piglets can feed away from the sow.

creep feed
Animals; Pigs

Food that is given to the piglets from two to three weeks onwards which is high in sugar and milk proteins that is given as a supplement to the mother’s milk.

cross breeding
Animals; Pigs

The mating of pigs from different breeds.

drove
Animals; Pigs

A herd or group of pigs.

estrus
Animals; Pigs

The period of time when the female pig will accept the male pig for reproduction.

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