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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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Pigs

in-pig

Animals; Pigs

When a gilt or sow is pregnant.

lard

Animals; Pigs

Rendered pig fat.

litter

Animals; Pigs

The offspring of a single farrowing.

meal

Animals; Pigs

Feed.

navel cord

Animals; Pigs

The cord which attached the unborn piglet to the uterus.

needle teeth

Animals; Pigs

Two large teeth on each side of the upper jaw.

overlay

Animals; Pigs

Overlay is when the sow or gilt lays on the piglets and crushes them to death.

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