Extends from the mid-ventral abdominal surface to the placenta. External Features of Pig Umbilical Cord- Makes the fetal pig, a fetus. Permits the pig to push and lift weights, as well as dig. Firm cartilage that is strengthened by bone. Baby pigs are weaned for about 3-5 weeks External Features of Pig Snout-Blunt disc that is the end of the pig's head. Babies are typically provided a warm sleeping area ![]() Sows are confined to a small space to prevent this. Sow can crush its young when it lies down. Average Life span is 9-15 years Farrowing -Few days before birth, farmer cleans the pen Sows carry their young for 114 days before giving birth ![]() Pigs kept longer are used to breed Pig Life History -Reproduce Rapidly Most pigs are sold when they are 6/7 months old and weigh 210-250 pounds Keen sense of smell Pig Size -2.5 pounds at birth. Head/thick neck extend in a straight line through the body
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