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.