Swine Breeds
Name this white pig with long droopy ears and that is known for its mothering ability.
Chester White
What is a young female pig called?
Gilt
Which breed of swine is black and white with spots?
Spot
What nutrients do pigs, sheep and cattle need most of all?
Water
What breed of pig is red with drooping ears and is the second most recorded breed in the United States?
Duroc
What are swine offspring called?
Piglets
Which breed of pig originated in Ohio?
Poland China
What is the birth process in swine called?
Farrowing
Which breed of swine is black with a white belt across the shoulders and has erect ears?
hampshire
What is an adult female pig called?
Sow
Which breed originated in Pennsylvania?
Chester White
What is the meat from hogs called?
Pork
Which breed of swine is white with drooping ears and is long and lean?
Landrace
What is a group of pigs born to a sow called?
Litter
Which breed of swine is the most popular breed of swine in the United States?
Yorkshire
What is rhinitis
Atrophic rhinitis is caused by infection with toxigenic Pasteurella multocida. Signs include coughing, sneezing, and in severe cases, nasal bleeding and poor growth. Diagnosis is based on clinical signs and confirmed by microbial culture. Vaccination with bacterins and improved management have led to a considerable decline in disease in most swine herds.
Name this black bodied pig that has six white points, including their nose, tail and feet. They have erect ears.
Berkshire
What is an adult male pig called?
Boar
Which breed of swine is black and white bodied with droopy ears?
Poland China
What is the medication called such as penicillin to destroy or inhibit growth of microorganisms, especially bacteria?
Antibiotic