Pig Breeds
Fair Rules
Showmanship
Uses of Hogs
Swine facts
100

Which breed of swine is the most popular breed of swine in the United States and Canada?

They have erect ears and white bodies. 

Yorkshire
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 whip or pipe 
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

Which breed of swine is white with drooping ears and the sows are know for their ability to produce large litters over an extended amount of time? 

Landrace 
200
What should you do if your pigs ear tag falls out?
Report it to the Extension Educator or Swine Superintendent 
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 are swine offspring called? 

Piglets
300
Which breed originated in Chester County, Pennsylvania?
Chester White
300
What certification must you have to show and sell swine at the Fountain County 4-H Fair? 
YQCA or PQA 
300

Where should the pig be in relation to you and the judge in the show ring?


 The pig should always be between the show person and the judge 

300
What are three things that pigs are used for?
Meat, Crayons, glue, insulin, weed killer, floor wax, chalk, antifreeze, Cosmetics
300

What nutrients do pigs, sheep, and cattle all need most of? 

Water
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
400

What is the birth process in swine called? 

Farrowing
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

Which breed of swine is black and white bodied and had medium sized droopy ears? 

Poland China 
500
What is the deadline for livestock entry (with the exception of steers) ?
May 15th 
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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