Pork Policy
Where do laws related to farming get passed?
The capitol or the house and senate.
How long in days is the gestation length of a pig is?
114
What do you call a pig that knows karate?
A pork chop
Name someone that works for the Oklahoma Pork Council (excluding the interns)?
Kylee, Matti, Shay, Ashton
Who is Oklahomas Sectary of Agriculture?
Blayne Arthur
Name an Oklahoma elected official.
Any!
A pigs nose is called?
Snout
What part of the pig does bacon come from?
The belly!
What is Kylee's job title?
Executive Director of Oklahoma Pork Council
How many barrows are born in the Oklahoma?
Zero
Is Oklahoma a high risk state for prop 12 like law? Yes or no and why?
Yes, because there are many animal welfare groups who are creating petitions to change swine housing requirements, and if enough signatures are on the petition it then becomes a state question.
What part of pig is most similar to a human?
Heart Valve
Why is pork good for you?
excellent source of high-quality complete protein, essential B vitamins (like B12, B6, and thiamin),
1. Workforce at all levels
2. Image enhancement
3. Freedom to operate
4. Foreign Animal Disease Preparedness
What is Oklahomas largest state crop?
Winter wheat
What are some way that Oklahoma Pork Council supports policy efforts?
community outreach, youth events, and they have there own lobbyist that supports there initiative at the capitol.
How many teats does a pig have?
12-16
What is the most popular cut on a pig carcass?
Loin
What does Oklahoma Pork Council call their initiative on bringing the both the show industry and the commercial industry together?
We are "ONE" Pork
List 3 common management practices performed to baby pigs on Oklahoma Pig farms.
1. ear notching
2. tail docking
3. teeth clipping
4. castration
5.vaccinations
Who is the national organization that advocates for freedom to operate on capitol hill?
National Pork Producers Council (NPPC)
What breed of pig is characterized the "mother breed"
York
What protein is the most widely consumed
Pork
Oklahoma Pork Council works on behalf of whom?
Pig Farmers
Where does Oklahoma rank nationally for pork production?
8th