. Swine practice . Swine. 176 SWiNE PRACTICE The clitoris is relatively long. The urethra is from 3 to 4 inches in length. The mammae are arranged in two series on either side of the median line. There are 10 or 12 distinct glands and the same num- ber of teats. Each teat usually has two openings and two ducts. The urine of swine is clear, of slight odor, pale color, faint alka- line reaction and has a specific gravity of 1010 to 1015. The com- position is approximately as follows: Urea 5 c;. Potassium bicarbonate 10% Potassium sulphate 2% Magnesium carbonate 1% Sodium chloride 1% Phosphates 1
. Swine practice . Swine. 176 SWiNE PRACTICE The clitoris is relatively long. The urethra is from 3 to 4 inches in length. The mammae are arranged in two series on either side of the median line. There are 10 or 12 distinct glands and the same num- ber of teats. Each teat usually has two openings and two ducts. The urine of swine is clear, of slight odor, pale color, faint alka- line reaction and has a specific gravity of 1010 to 1015. The com- position is approximately as follows: Urea 5 c;. Potassium bicarbonate 10% Potassium sulphate 2% Magnesium carbonate 1% Sodium chloride 1% Phosphates 1 % Water 80% fl. Pig. 34. External and internal generative organs of the sow. A, ovaries; B, uterine horns and fallopian tubes; C, uterus; D, vagina; E, vulva. ('White's Castration.) The exact composition of the urine of swine depends upon the nature of the food. The amount excreted daily varies from 8 to 15 pints. Mammary Secretion The mammary glands of the sow are arranged serially on either side of the median line and usually consist of 10 to 12 distinct glands. An ordinary sow produces from 4 to 7 lbs. of milk per day. Tlij ccmposition of the milk according to the average of a series of analysss is as follows: Butterfat 7% Casein and albumin 6% Sugar Ash 1% Water Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Kinsley, Albert Thomas, 1877-. Chicago : American Veterinary Pub. Co.
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