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The illustration below shows a method of identifying pigs. Study the diagram and answer the questions that follow:-i) On the diagram A provided below, draw...

The illustration below shows a method of identifying pigs. Study the diagram and answer the questions that follow:-
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i) On the diagram A provided below, draw the mark to indicate a pig number 147,
using the procedure of ear-notching in diagram
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ii) What is the recommended stage of growth in pigs at which the ear-notching should be
carried out?
iii) State any three reasons why weight is an important routine management practice in pig
production

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Kavungya
ii)the recommended stage of growth in pigs at which the ear-notching should be carried out?
• before wearing/3-7 weeks of age/21-56 days/1 month-22months)
iii) State any three reasons why weight is an important routine management practice in pig production
• to determine growth rate i.e. weight gain
• facilitate administration of drugs e.g. drenching
• for feeding i.e. to know the amount of feed to give
• to determine the service/breeding time
Kavungya answered the question on March 8, 2019 at 07:43

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