Page 157 - Agriculture Form Two

Agriculture for Secondary Schools

Fostering the practice of transferring piglets from
one sow to another to ensure that all piglets
receive adequate milk and care. This is often
done when a sow has too many piglets to
nurse.
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Fur block a condition where rabbits ingest too much
fur, leading to a blockage in their digestive
system.

Fur breeds Breeds that are primarily raised for their fur,
such as the Angora rabbits

Gestation the period between conception and birth in
animals; in pigs, typically lasting about 114
days (3 months, 3 weeks, 3 days). It is around
28-31 days for rabbits
Gilt a young female pig that has not yet given
birth. Gilts are typically bred when they
reach maturity.

Grooming the process of cleaning and maintaining a
rabbit’s fur, which can include brushing,
trimming, and bathing.

Harvesting the process of collecting mature crops from
the field.

Herbivore an animal that primarily eats plants, as rabbits
do.
Herd a group of animals e.g. pigs raised together.

Hutch a type of cage or enclosure where rabbits are
housed.

Inbreeding breeding between closely related animals
e.g. rabbits or pigs, often to maintain specific
traits within a line, but it can also lead to
health issues.
Kindling the process of a doe giving birth to her litter.

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