Body Condition Scoring the Miniature Pig

Miniature pigs reach half their adult weight (32-68 kg) by about 1 year of age and will continue to grow until 3-4 years of age. Pigs easily gain weight and obesity is a very common problem in pet pigs, especially when animals are fed free-choice and not exercised. The risk of obesity in pet pigs can be minimized with client education on body condition scoring as well as regular weighing . . .


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References

The Center for Food Security & Public Health. Body condition score-swine. UNC Research Web site. July 2011. Available at https://research.unc.edu/files/2012/11/Body-Condition-Scoring-Swine.pdf. Accessed June 13, 2019.

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Pollock C. Body condition scoring the miniature pig. LafeberVet Web site. Available at  https://lafeber.com/vet/body-condition-scoring-the-miniature-pig/