Herein, what does EPD stand for in swine?
EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCE
Beside above, which ear do you tag a pig? Place the male part of the tag on to the back ofthe ear with the female to the inner ear. The tip ofthe male part should be in the centre of the ear,between the ridges of cartilage avoiding any obviousveins.
Furthermore, what is the National Swine Registry?
The National Swine Registry, and its leadershipbelieve it is the association’s responsibility andobligation as a leading purebred entity to identify an issue anddevelop solutions. The integrity of breeds, the animals recorded,and the people who do business with the association areessential.
Is pig a ruminant?
Ruminants are animals such as cattle, sheep,goats and deer. (In comparison, animals such as pigs, dogsand horses have only a single stomach compartment and are callednonruminants, or monogastric animals.)