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Bellwork

Bellwork. Write the quote on your bellwork sheet and reflect. What is this quote saying? How can you apply it to your life? “ The difference between ‘involvement’ and ‘commitment’ is like an eggs-and-ham breakfast: the chicken was ‘involved,’ but the pig was ‘committed.’ . Swine.

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Bellwork

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  1. Bellwork Write the quote on your bellwork sheet and reflect. What is this quote saying? How can you apply it to your life? “The difference between ‘involvement’ and ‘commitment’ is like an eggs-and-ham breakfast: the chicken was ‘involved,’ but the pig was ‘committed.’

  2. Swine

  3. Terms • Gilt: female pig that has not given birth yet • Sow: female pig that has given birth • Barrow: male pig that has been castrated • Boar: intact male pig • Piglet: newborn pig

  4. Background • swine=hogs=pigs • First domesticated animal • Brought to America in 1500’s • China produces the most hogs • In the US, top states include Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, and North Carolina

  5. Breeds

  6. Growth • Gestation: 3 months, 3 weeks, 3 days = 114 days • Farrowing: giving birth • Ear Notches are used to identify each animal and the litter it’s from • Litters range from 7-13 piglets • Teeth & tails are clipped to prevent injury • Market hogs are harvested around 230-260 pounds; about 5-6 months old

  7. Digestion & Feeding • Monogastric: simple stomach – very similar to humans • No forages! • Corn – main energy source • Others: barley, oats, potatoes, soybeans • Meat Scraps • WATER – sows average 2-3 gallons per day

  8. Products • Pork: meat from swine • bacon, sausage, loins, chops, ham, ribs • Some heart valves are used to help fix human hearts • Hide – suede – shoes, clothing, etc. • Fat – gelatin for food, rubber, antifreeze; lard for soaps • Bones & skin – glue, adhesives

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