A male pig that has been castrated before sexual maturity is known as ........

Agriculture and Rural Development (Phase-I/II) Animal Husbandry - The farm animals

A male pig that has been castrated before sexual maturity is known as-

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Nabard grade-A, Previous year Memory Based Paper (2023)

Barrow

Sow

Stag

Sire

Gilt

- Barrow (Option 1): A barrow is a male pig that has been castrated before reaching sexual maturity.

- Sow (Option 2): A sow is a mature female pig, especially one that has had litters.

- Stag (Option 3): A stag is a male pig that was castrated after reaching sexual maturity.

- Sire (Option 4): A sire is a term used for a male parent, typically used for a breeding male pig.

- Gilt (Option 5): A gilt is a young female pig that has not yet given birth.

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