What is a gilt pig?

A gilt pig is a young female pig that has not yet given birth to piglets. They are typically bred for the purpose of becoming sows, which are female pigs that have given birth at least once. Gilt pigs are often raised on farms for their meat and can be bred to become a sow and produce piglets for the farm. Gilt pigs are also raised for breeding purposes in order to improve the genetics of future litters. Gilt pigs are typically smaller and younger than sows and require special care and feeding to ensure their health and successful breeding.