What Does That Mean?
Sow
 
Adult female/mother pig that has given birth to a litter of piglets
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Boar
Adult male pig
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Gilt
A young female pig in growing period from weaner to first litter. The term Gilt is dropped once the female pig has had her first litter
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Gestation
Pregnancy
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Insemination
Introduction of semen to sow by mating using boar or artificial means
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Piglet
The name of a baby pig. From birth to the point that it is weaned from its mother, it retains the description/name piglet
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Farrowing
  
When a sow gives birth to piglets
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Runt
The smallest pig in the litter
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Weaner
Young piglet recently weaned and separated from its mother at around four weeks of age. Generally then transferred from the farrowing shed to the weaner shed which provides the required environment and a specific diet to help them grow
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Weaning
Separating piglet from sow/mother – usually at around 4 weeks or when they are strong enough
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Grower pigs
Weaned pigs grown for pork production. All grower pigs are housed in pens (can be termed barned, sheds, houses or playgrounds) with shelter provided to keep them dry, warm or cool depending on the weather
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Finisher pigs
 
Grower pig in last stages of pork production
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Herd
A group of pigs
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Litter
All the piglets produced at single birth
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Sow Stall
A method of separating sows so they can receive individual feed, water and care. The sow stall is used to reduce aggression and bullying from other sows during a critical stage of pregnancy
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Crates
refer to Sow Stall
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Farrowing Crate
Protects the sow before and after birthing by allowing her to get individual food, water, and care. The farrowing crate also protects piglets after farrowing as it prevents the sow from squashing the piglets. Piglets need higher temperatures than sows so crates allow a separate area for piglets to keep warm
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