Swine Breeds
Operations
Random Piggy Facts
Swine Ear Notching
Swine Terms
100
What breed is solid black with a white "belt". Good l
ean meat breed?
What is Hampshire
100
This is the first operation that a farmer can partake in, where they will help the momma pigs give birth to the babies, and then raise them until they can live on their own
What is Farrow-to-Wean
100
This type of marketing operation involves a farmer selling their pigs through private markets (such as Facebook) and selling the cuts of meat directly
What is Niche Market
100
According to the Universal Ear Notching System what ear is the pigs "litter number"?
What is Right Ear
100
What is a castrated male hog called?
What is Barrow
200
What breed is solid red and known for growth and meat quality?
What is Duroc
200
This is the last stage of pig production prior to slaughter
What is Finishing
200
This type of market involves selling pigs to the highest bidder
What is auction markets
200
According to the Universal Ear Notching System what ear is the pigs "individual number"?
What is Left Ear
200
What is an uncastrated male hog called?
What is Boar
300
What Breed is Solid White w/ erect ears known as the "Mother Breed"?
What is Yorkshire
300
At this stage, pigs are raised from weaning until about 50-75 lbs
What is Nursery
300
In this marketing option, pigs are sold based upon how lean they are
What is Lean Based Pricing
300
On your board, draw "80-10" ear notch
What is 80-10
300
Term used for "giving birth" in swine
What is Farrowing
400
What Breed is Black with 6 white points with drooped ears?
What is Poland China
400
In this operation, farmers raise pigs in their entirety, from birth to death
What is Farrow-to-Finish
400
This is the most important aspect when judging market hogs
What is Degree of Muscling
400
On Your board, draw "45-9" ear notch
What is 45-9
400
Term used to describe an immature female pig
What is Gilt
500
What Breed is Solid White with "short" drooped ears known for mothering ability?
What is Chester White
500
In this operation, farmers only create high quality genetics, and most boars will live in Air Conditioned buildings
What is Breeding Stock
500
This is the gestation period of pigs
What is 3 months, 3 weeks, 3 days or (114 days)
500
On your board and draw "100-12" ear notch
What is 100-12
500
Once a female swine farrows a litter of pigs she is then termed a what?
What is a Sow