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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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abattoir
Animals; Pigs

A slaughterhouse.

artificial insemination (AI)
Animals; Pigs

The process to of impregnating gilts and sows using artificial means.

animal movement licence
Animals; Pigs

Pigs can only be moved with an animal movement licence.

barrow
Animals; Pigs

A male pig castrated at a young age.

boar
Animals; Pigs

An adult male pig that can be used for breeding purposes.

boar taint
Animals; Pigs

This is a strong smell and taste on the meat from a boar over the age of seven months that has not been castrated.

brimming
Animals; Pigs

This is when a female pig comes into season and is ready to accept the boar.

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