#IF EXPRESSION WITH CHIPMUNK BASIC PROGRAM SKIN#
No bulging jowls or skin folds over the brow Skin folds over the eyes or on the forehead Table 1 Body condition scoring the pet pigĮyes are hidden by skin folds on the browįat pushes ears to a more horizontal positionĮars appear out of proportion to the body Affected animals may be unable to stand normally, often displaying a staggered or unsteady gait and a glazed look in the eyes. Emaciated pigs are often weak or lethargic. The skin tends to be dull and dry and the hair coat is often thin and coarse. Without supporting musculature, the spine tends to curve up creating a hunched posture. The ribs, spine, hip bones, and tail base are all prominent. Due to a lack of soft tissue, a gap may be palpable beneath the chin. Click image to enlarge.Įmaciated pigs possess sunken or hollow eyes, and the head and ears may appear disproportionally large for the body. Prominent spinal vertebrae and hip bones in an emaciated miniature pig. When viewed from above, a true waist is visible. Belly shape can vary with breed conformation, but a potbellied pig in excellent shape will have no bulge of the abdomen or a slight “potbelly”. A hint of hip bones are just barely visible and the bones can be slightly felt with firm pressure. The shoulders should also be wider than the head and each individual rib should be easy to feel (but not see) beneath the skin. Most miniature pig breeds also have upright ears and a true neck. Can eye color be identified? Even deep-set eyes should be clearly visible. There should be no skin folds over the eyes or on the forehead. A pig with good body condition lacks bulging jowls. The objective of proper pet care is to feed pigs to an ideal body condition (BCS) of 3. The fundamental first step in controlling a wildlife problem is to keep these wildlife requirements in mind and make prudent modifications in your own behavior.These two pigs have the same size and frame, but the pig on the left is in excellent body condition (BCS 3), while the pig on the right is obese (BCS 5). Remember that basic wildlife requirements are food, cover and space. To prevent human/wildlife conflicts, it's important to have an understanding of the wildlife that you may be dealing with.
Tips on Protecting Poultry from Predators.Brochure: Preventing Poultry Loss by Bears.Brochure: Raising Poultry in New Hampshire.If you need technical assistance or help with a wildlife conflict in New Hampshire, call USDA Wildlife Services at (603) 223-6832 or contact a wildlife biologist at a NH Fish and Game Regional Office. Each wildlife problem is unique and you need to have some understanding of the animal and the available control methods before beginning any control strategy. When wildlife/human conflicts occur, it's important to remember that there are no “cookbook recipe” solutions. We all love wildlife, but when wild animals are in the wrong place at the wrong time - think bears at your birdfeeder, skunks under your porch, or deer in the garden - you need a strategy.
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