pig
Let an agent handle pigs by breed, husbandry, welfare, health, biosecurity and regulation.
Research draft, second pass
A second pass drafted this model: the structure a model of this thing needs, and what is known about it in the world. The line under this one says how the second half was obtained - researched against sources, or recalled without web access, in which case nothing here was read anywhere and every claim is a lead to verify. Unreviewed either way.
written by Claude from model knowledge without web access - no source was read, every claim is a lead to verify
Researched by: Claude
Purpose and description
Let an agent handle pigs by breed, husbandry, welfare, health, biosecurity and regulation.
The domestic pig (Sus domesticus), an omnivorous even-toed mammal raised for meat, and kept as companion and research animals; feral populations exist in many regions.
What it is for: Pork and other products; companionship; biomedical research.
It can be keep and register pigs; follow welfare standards; prevent diseases such as African swine fever; manage feral pig impacts.
Distinguishing features
Domesticated from wild boar
Omnivorous and intelligent
Major livestock species
Susceptible to notifiable diseases
What it looks like
A stout mammal with a snout, bristly skin and curly tail; breeds vary in colour and size.
Physical character
adult mass: 50-350 kg - by breed
gestation: about 114 days
How it is recognised
Ear tags or tattoos
Breed features
Terms: sow, boar, gilt, piglet
Related models
is a kind of - category
descends from - ancestor
produces - product
is regulated by - rules
In practice
Families and kinds
commercial breeds
heritage and local breeds
miniature pet pigs
feral pigs
Identifiers
taxon name Sus domesticus species
herd mark national identification traceability
Standards and regulation
EU Directive 2008/120/EC on pig welfare
EU Animal Health Law
Swill feeding bans
Failure modes and hazards
African swine fever spread
Welfare problems in intensive systems
Zoonoses
Feral pig damage
Also called
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Where this came from
wikidata · CC0 1.0
Also registered as vr.tr.pig
Drafted structure
Bundle to layer to finding to question, as the second pass will find it: 4 bundles · 8 layers · 8 findings · 16 questions.
Animal Which pig.
Breed and use.
Breed
Type.
Breed
Breed.
- What breed is it, and for what purpose? definition
- Is it registered? provenance
Identity
Tags.
Identity
Identification.
- Is it identified as required? provenance
- Which herd does it belong to? provenance
Welfare Care.
Pigs have specific needs.
Housing
Space and enrichment.
Housing
Housing.
- What space and enrichment are required? boundary
- Under which standard? provenance
Handling
Transport.
Handling
Handling and transport.
- How should pigs be handled and transported? action
- Which rules apply? provenance
Health Disease.
Biosecurity is critical.
Biosecurity
ASF prevention.
Biosecurity
Biosecurity.
- What biosecurity measures prevent African swine fever? action
- Why must kitchen scraps never be fed? boundary
Reporting
Notifiable disease.
Reporting
Disease reporting.
- Which signs must be reported to the vet or authority? boundary
- How quickly? measurement
Pet pigs Companions.
Pet pigs have rules too.
Keeping
Rules for pet owners.
Keeping
Pet pig rules.
- Must a pet pig be registered like livestock? boundary
- What are its needs? action
Size
Growth.
Size
Growth.
- How large will a so-called mini pig grow? measurement
- Is the claim reliable? boundary
What the second pass must settle
- Should breeds be separate entries?
- How should welfare standards be localised?
- How should feral pigs be linked?