Digestive System of the Pig, The

Synopsis

A short study of the digestive system from start to finish, covering relevant anatomical structure and function. Uses footage of live pigs, laboratory dissection, and diagrams to explain technical details and to highlight practical husbandry points.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 18 min.

Year of production

1992

Availability

Sale; 1997 sale: £38.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Notes

Reviewed by A M Scofield in ‘Journal of Biological Education’, Vol 28, No 2 (1994).

Documentation

Accompanying illustrated booklet.

Uses

Pig workers, 6th-form and introductory tertiary biology, especially where dissection is no longer practised; veterinary students.

Subjects

Veterinary science

Keywords

anatomy; digestive system; physiology - animal; pigs

Credits

Cast

Jill R Thompson

Production Company

Name

Scottish Pig Industry Initiative

Distributor

Name

Royal Veterinary College, Unit for Veterinary Continuing Education

Name

Rural Centre

Phone

0131-335 3111

Fax

0131-335 3800

Address

West Mains
Ingliston
Newbridge, Midlothian
EH28 8NZ