{"id":410,"date":"2016-04-26T13:28:36","date_gmt":"2016-04-26T13:28:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.friendsofbest.org\/?p=3774"},"modified":"2023-02-01T07:57:40","modified_gmt":"2023-02-01T07:57:40","slug":"when-pigs-fly-or-do-they-bestology-week-13","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestology.bestrobotics.org\/index.php\/2016\/04\/26\/when-pigs-fly-or-do-they-bestology-week-13\/","title":{"rendered":"When Pigs Fly!  Or Do They?  bESTology Week 13"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><span style=\"color: #cc08cc;\">When Pigs Fly! Or Do They? bESTology Week 13<\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_3777\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.friendsofbest.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/when-pigs-fly-aurally-dj-service.f2a87741e86b13455cec9c1572a00959-rg-522x522.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3777\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-3777\" src=\"https:\/\/www.friendsofbest.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/when-pigs-fly-aurally-dj-service.f2a87741e86b13455cec9c1572a00959-rg-522x522-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Image: fixr.com\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.friendsofbest.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/when-pigs-fly-aurally-dj-service.f2a87741e86b13455cec9c1572a00959-rg-522x522-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.friendsofbest.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/when-pigs-fly-aurally-dj-service.f2a87741e86b13455cec9c1572a00959-rg-522x522-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.friendsofbest.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/when-pigs-fly-aurally-dj-service.f2a87741e86b13455cec9c1572a00959-rg-522x522-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.friendsofbest.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/when-pigs-fly-aurally-dj-service.f2a87741e86b13455cec9c1572a00959-rg-522x522-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.friendsofbest.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/when-pigs-fly-aurally-dj-service.f2a87741e86b13455cec9c1572a00959-rg-522x522.jpg 522w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image: fixr.com<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Can pigs fly? Maybe not with wings and a jetpack but can they be transported on an airline?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Transporting livestock, plants and farm commodities by various modes of transportation requires careful planning and must meet all local, state and federal transport regulations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Each transport vehicle must be constructed and loaded to prevent any of the load from falling, blowing, dropping, sifting, leaking or otherwise escaping from the vehicle. Handling procedures and vehicle selection must also consider weather conditions, distance and weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">As a bESTologist, we have planted our crops now it is time to see if pigs can fly!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #cc08cc;\">Resources:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.animalhandling.org\/ht\/a\/GetDocumentAction\/i\/58425\">Recommended Animal Handling Guidelines<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncstrawberry.com\/docs\/haulingagtransportationmanual.pdf\">Haulin\u2019 Ag<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.grandin.com\/behaviour\/rec.truck.html\">Recommended Hauling Practices<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/awic.nal.usda.gov\/farm-animals\/handling-and-transport\">USDA Handling and Transport<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.delta.com\/content\/www\/en_US\/traveling-with-us\/special-travel-needs\/pets\/pet-travel-options.html\">Pet Travel Guidelines<\/a> \u2013 Delta Airlines<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/importation\/bringing-an-animal-into-the-united-states\/index.html\">Center of Disease Control \u2013 Bringing Animals into the U.S.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.state.gov\/m\/fsi\/tc\/c10442.htm\">S. State Department \u2013 Pets and International Travel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/nationalplantboard.org\/laws-and-regulations\/\">List of State Statutes for Plants Crossing State Lines<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Red_imported_fire_ants_in_the_United_States\">Red Fire Ants into the U.S.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Invasive_species_in_the_United_States\">Invasive Species<\/a> \u2013 Wikipedia<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/mayflowerhistory.com\/livestock\/\">Mayflower and Livestock<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.grandin.com\/behaviour\/rec.truck.html\">Recommended Trucking Practices for Pigs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Heifer_International\">Heifer International<\/a> &#8211; Wikipedia<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.heifer.org\/ending-hunger\/index.html\">Heifer International Website<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ops.fhwa.dot.gov\/freight\/sw\/brdgcalc\/calc_page.htm\">Department of Transportation \u2013 Bridge Formula Calculator<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/worldfreightrates.com\/\">Freight Rate Calculator<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.census.gov\/foreign-trade\/statistics\/state\/data\/index.html\">International Imports and Exports listed by State<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.trade.gov\/mas\/ian\/statereports\/\">Reports list for each State of the Impact of Foreign Trade<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #cc08cc;\"><strong>Grainstorming<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Plants, as well as animals, are regulated by each state for which ones are allowed to cross state lines. This effort is to minimize the spread of harmful insects, diseases and other pests. Generate a brainstorming session and name as many plants and animals that have transport regulations across state lines in the U.S.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Research historical import\/export events such as the invasion of red fire ants into America and determine the outcomes. Discuss how invasive species can impact farmers and the economy. Justify why regulations are needed to ensure the health and safety of native plants and animals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Airlines have safety protocols in place to allow the transport of animals. For example, short-nosed dogs have recently been banned due to breathing problems at high altitudes and cold temperatures. Since pigs have similar short noses, determine if pigs can fly on domestic airlines. Explore whether or not a pig has flown in the first-class section of an airliner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #cc08cc;\">BEST Farm Journal<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Livestock must be managed and handled properly during transport in accordance to state and federal regulations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Using your farm journal, prepare a plan to transport 30 pigs (or any type of livestock of your choice) from Wichita, Kansas to your hometown. Determine whether truck, rail, air or barge would be the most cost effective and suitable for the transport. Include in your decision making process air temperature, date and time of transport, bedding, loading and unloading as well as other good handling and transport practices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">To jumpstart the process, review the above resources, read the following facts and research additional online materials.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Loading ramps should not exceed a 15<sup>0<\/sup> angle (the steeper the ramp equals increased heart rate)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Cleats on the ramp should be spaced 8\u201d apart<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Pigs have a tendency to move from a darker area towards a brighter light<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Moving pigs in smaller groups is preferred (research shows moving four at a time is best)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Transporting pigs for longer than three hours requires space for them to lie down &#8211; 4.97sq. ft. per pig<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Hot weather requires 15-20% more sq. ft. of transport space per pig<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Cold weather required 15-20% less sq. ft. transport space per pig<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Straw is the preferred transport bedding for pigs in cold weather<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sand is the preferred transport bedding for pigs in the hot weather<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Share your plan with other team members. Compare and contrast shipping methods and evaluate which plan would be the most economical and safe to transport livestock.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #cc08cc;\">BEST Connection<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It\u2019s robot time and there is no reason to reinvent the wheel!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Evaluate each simple and compound structure(s) or device on your robot and determine how it could be used to load, transport and unload livestock or plants on a farm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">An example is a wheel. Wheels are used on tractors, trucks, trailers and more. Continue describing the uses such as gears, servos, PVC and the many other robot components. Compare your ideas with your teammates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #cc08cc;\">Community Connection<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">As bESTologists, serving our community is crucial. Heifer International is an example of how a simple idea can generate a huge impact.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Heifer distributes animals, along with agricultural and values-based training, to families in need around the world as a means of providing self-sufficiency. Recipients must agree to \u201cpass on the gift\u201d by sharing animal offspring, as well as the skills and knowledge of animal husbandry and agricultural training with other impoverished families.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">As a BEST team, determine how you can you create a program in your community to serve others in need. Create a plan and put it in action today! Be Your BEST!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #cc08cc;\">Fertilizer for the Brain<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Pig Trivia:<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If pigs can fly, can they swim?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Explain the difference between a pig, hog, swine, boar and sow.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Name the famous Spanish explorer who brought the first pig to North America in 1539.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">How many domestic pigs are on the planet?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">How many gallons of water can a pig drink in a day?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A mature pig has how many teeth?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Why do pigs wallow in mud?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Why do many farmers put ring in pigs\u2019 noses?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">How has the military used pigs to identify land mines?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">How many athletic mascots can you name that are associated with pigs?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Where does the phrase \u201cliving high on the hog\u201d come from?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Where does the phrase \u201cpork barrel politics\u201d come from?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What do heart surgeons\u2019 use from a pig to implant into human hearts?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">How many products in your home are derived from pig fat and other pig products?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Can a pig fly?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Bloom\u2019s Taxonomy:<\/strong> brainstorm, compare, contrast, create, describe, determine, discuss, evaluate, explore, generate, include, justify, name, plan, prepare, read, research, review, share, use, write<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Workforce Skills:<\/strong> reading comprehension, active listening, critical thinking, speaking, active learning, writing, service orientation, complex problem solving, equipment selection, systems evaluation, science, judgment and decision making, technology design<\/span><\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\">While the information contained in this website has been compiled from sources believed to be current and reliable, Friends of BEST in Alabama, Inc. (FBA) cannot be held responsible for any errors, omissions or content changes. Links made from this website are to reputable organizations at the time of posting. However, FBA cannot be held responsible for content on such linked websites. The existence of such links does not represent an endorsement by FBA of any views expressed or products or services offered.<\/span><\/h6>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #bb08c4;\">Download a PDF copy of When Pigs Fly &#8211; bESTology Week 13. \u00a0Click<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/0B4Zn0esNNU9KUy1Dc21qUDN6MUE\/view?usp=sharing\">HERE<\/a><span style=\"color: #bb08c4;\">!<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Have you shared bESTology with your BEST friends? \u00a0Have you clicked the LIKE button? \u00a0Be your BEST and share!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When Pigs Fly! Or Do They? bESTology Week 13<br \/>\nCan pigs fly? 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