Swine Breeds
Swine Breeds 2
Swine Misc.
Swine Misc. 2
Swine Terms
100

What breed is solid black with a white "belt". It is a terminal sire noted for cutability.

What is Hampshire

100

What breed is predominately black with erect ears. Developed in England, it is noted for pork quality, tenderness and marbling.

What is Berkshire.

100

What breed pf pigs comes from parents that are of two different breeds?

What is Crossbred.

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

What breed is red with white markings on it's head and lower body?  It is considered a dual purpose breed.

What is Hereford.

200
Which swine breed is known for its mothering ability and prolificacy, and is typically gentle, unless startled?
What is Landrace
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

What breed is red, rugged and best known as a lean type hog with a long neck, snout and legs?

What is Tamworth.

300

What state has the greatest number of pigs?

What is Iowa.

300

How many pairs of chromosomes do swine carry?

What is 19 pairs

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

What breed is black and white, developed in the U.S. and is known for rapid growth and as agressive breeders?

What is Spot.

400

Name the term used to describe where sows carry out their pregnancy?

What is gestation

400

Who is the current Secretary of Ag in the U.S.?

Who is Tom Vilsack.

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

What breed is noted for exteme muscle volume and shape?  It has a high propensity for stress which is related to pork quality concerns. Developed in Belgium.

What is Pietrain.

500
What are the 3 important traits in evaluating Market Hogs?
What is Muscle, Growth, and Correctness of Finish
500

Where is Vitamin A stored?

What is the liver.

500

Term for a female pig that has farrowed.

What is a Sow

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