Breeds
Terms
Fair Rules
Care & Keeping
Showmanship
100

This black bodied pig that has six white points, including their nose, tail and feet. They have erect ears and dished snouts

Berkshire

100

Swine Offspring

Piglets

100
This is the weight of a "Heavy Weight Swine," swine weighing this much or more will sell at this weight.

315 (+) Lbs

100

A sow's gestation period 

3 months, 3 weeks, 3 days
100

used to direct hog around the show ring

Show cane or whip

200

Name this white pig with long droopy ears and that is known for its mothering ability

Chester White

200

Young Female Pig

Gilt

200

These two swine weight classes will not qualify for a Grand Champion or Reserve Champion award

Roaster & Heavyweight 

200

Symptoms of external parasites 

itching, scratches, rough skin, lowered feed intake 

200
A good showman will keep their swine in between themselves and this person in the show ring. The showman will try to maintain eye contact and listen intently to this person.
Swine Judge
300

What breed of pig is red with drooping ears and is the second most recorded breed in the United States?

Duroc

300

Breeding adult male pig 

Boar

300

All swine must have a ___________ in their ear at weigh-in

USDA tag

300

separating sick or new animals from a herd to ensure the health of the rest of the herd  

Quarantine 

300
Showman should have these things listed on their pen sign:

- Showman's name

- Pig's weight 

- Last year's buyer 

400

Which breed of swine is black with a white belt across the shoulders and has erect ears?

Hampshire 

400

Adult female pig

Sow

400

Registration is due

August 2nd

400

advantages of AI in swine production

- Do not need to keep a boar

-  Do not need to be concerned your sow or boar will get injured during breeding

- You can get AI from far away places for more genetic variety and more choice in parentage

400

Touch the ________ side of the pig you wish it to turn 

Opposite 

500

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 

500

Castrated male pig

Barrow

500

Kiln-dried sawdust is available at NDF for bedding, these items exhibitors must bring for their swine care. (multiple answers possible) 

feed, showmanship equipment (whips, brushes, soaps)

* Shovels & wheelbarrows are on the property, but it is suggested you bring your own if you have them and don't want to wait for other equipment to become available. Label or mark your equipment so it goes home with you! 

500

Name 2 common swine diseases 

-African Swine fever (ASF)

-Classical Swine fever (CSF) 

-Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) 

-Swine Influenza (SIV)

-Escherichia coli (E. coli) infection 

-Swine Dysentery 

-Salmonellosis 

-Parasites: Coccidiosis, Whipworm, Tapeworm & more

-Exudative Dermatitis (Greasy Pig) 

-Swine Vesicular Disease (SVD) 

-Pseudorabies 

-Swine Brucellosis 

500

T or F? In showing swine, kneel or crouch while you describe the parts of the swine.

False, stand or walk close to the animal at all times. Do not kneel or crouch when showing swine, except when necessary to bring the animal to a halt.

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