Breeds
Berkshire are from what Origin?
England
Name the 6 white spot on a Berkshire
Tail, Snout, 4 legs
what does EPD stand for?
Expected Progeny Differences
What is the average fat thickness for pigs?
0.80
What does PSE and DFD stand for?
Pale Soft and Exudative
Dark Firm and Dry
Poland Chinas are from what Origin?
Ohio
Rapid Growth and Meaty
What EPD is the number of litters a sow had produced?
Parity
7.5 Sq. In
What are the three muscle scores and there description words?
1 - thin
2 - average
3 - thick
Landrace are from what Origin?
Denmark
Chester Whites are known for what genotypic characteristics?
Mothering and Meaty
What EPD is an indicator for a sow's reproductive trait?
Sow Productivity Index
Calculate the following benchmark loineye.
Live Weight: 275
Equation: (LW*0.02)+2.6)
8.1
What is the muscle score for 75% of the US Pork?
Muscle Score 2
Rendement Napole Gene is associated with what breed?
Hampshire
Hampshires are known for what genotypic characteristics?
Top Meaty Carcasses
What EPD is a predicted value for each individual offspring?
Number Born Alive
Calculate the following % Muscle:
BF: 0.81
LEA: 8.2
%Mus = (54.6 - (12.2*BF)+(1.1*LEA))
53.74%
Calculate the US Grade:
Last Rib: 0.90
Muscle Score: 2
US Grade: Last Rib x 4 - Muscle Score
1.6
Halothane Gene is associated with what breed?
Pietrain
Landraces are known for what genotypic characteristics?
Long bodied, good mothering
What EPD combines growth, pounds of fat free lean, and back fat?
Terminal Sire Index
Name three areas we evaluate fat thickness on a pig.
Down the back, the ham section, the tail head, the flank, the jowl area
What are the three muscles found in the sirloin face of a pork loin?
Gluteus medius, Longissimus dorsi, and Psoas major