Boar hog
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-006804
A mature, uncastrated male pig kept for breeding purposes in swine production. Boar hogs are selected for their genetic traits to improve the herd's productivity and meat quality. They are typically larger and more muscular than sows and require specialized handling due to their aggressive tendencies.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-006804 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Agricultural equipment |
| References | Pig terminology (Montana State University Extension) |
| Translations | German: Zuchteber; Spanish: verraco; French: verrat |
Record as JSON
{
"id": "MLC-T-IND-006804",
"term": "Boar hog",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A mature, uncastrated male pig kept for breeding purposes in swine production. Boar hogs are selected for their genetic traits to improve the herd's productivity and meat quality. They are typically larger and more muscular than sows and require specialized handling due to their aggressive tendencies.",
"subject": "Agricultural equipment",
"references": [
"Pig terminology (Montana State University Extension)"
],
"translations": {
"de": "Zuchteber",
"es": "verraco",
"fr": "verrat"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/boar-hog/"
}
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