Anatomy and physiology

The various mechanisms that protect the pig from infectious agents can be considered in six groups: Complement system - This is a non specific protective mechanism that acts on any foreign cells or vi…

Fig.1-5 and Fig.1-6 show the anatomy of the reproductive tracts of the sow and the boar. Terminology Abortion - The production of a premature non-viable litter, 111 days or less after mating. Agalac…

The respiratory system of the pig commences at the nostrils which lead into two nasal passages. These contain the dorsal and ventral turbinate bones. (Fig.1-8). The ventral turbinates consist of four …