Pig Breeds
Fair Rules
Showman ship
Uses of Hogs
Swine facts
100
What is the breed that is all black except for it’s white belt?
Hampshire
100
Should feed pans that are not attached to your pen be left in over night?
no
100
What are two things that you should bring in the show ring with you?
Pocket brush and a show stick
100
Fill in the blank _____ is used to create a ball that is used in the NFL.
Pig skin
100
Where is the ham located
The rear
200
This breed is a mixture of one or more purebreds
Cross Breds
200
What should you do if your pigs ear tag falls out?
Tell a member of the pork team as soon as you notice it
200
True or False You should touch your pig with your hands and/ or knees while your in the show ring.
False
200
What is the name of the material that hogs are used in. That kids tend to eat when they are young?
Glue
200

What is the feed conversion ratio for pigs?

3 lbs of feed for 1 lb of gain

300
Which breed originated in Chester County, Pennsylvania?
Chester White
300
If you intend to sell at the fair you must attend and or pass what class (meeting)?
MAQA
300
What is one thing you should do when the judge selects the winner of the class that you are in?
Shake the winners hand. But if you are the winner you must shake the judges hand.
300
What are three things that pigs are used for?
Meet, Crayons, glue, insulin, weed killer, floor wax, chalk, antifreeze, Cosmetics
300
How much on average does a pork chop weigh?
6-8 ounces
400
What is the breed that is all red and has upright ears and that is also the oldest breed?
Tamworth, the first record was in 1812 in Ireland
400

What is the minimum amount of weight that your pig has to be for it to be eligible to sell?

200 Lbs

400
What is the gestation period of a female pig?
3 months, 3 weeks, 3 days
400
What pig organ is the most common organ used in humans?
Heart
400
Pigs roll in mud because
They can not sweat, so the mud helps cool them
500
Name all the breeds that are shown at the Fair.
Hampshire, Duroc, Chester White, Spot, Landrace, Poland, Berks, York, Herford
500
What does NSR and CPS stand for
National Swine Registry, and Certified Pedigreed Swine
500
What one of the following are not apart of the NSR? Hampshire, Duroc, Landrace, Yorkshire, and Chester White
Chester White
500
What is the only part of the pig that is not used?
The oink
500
True or false Pigs can not look at the sky
True
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