Overview and Breeds
Nutrition
Health, Diseases and Treatments
Genetics and Selection
Extras
100
Black bodied hog with six white points and erect ears
What is a berkshire
100
The nutrient that hogs need most of
What is water
100
The key element of a successful production facility and is known as the practice of preventing the spread of lethal or harmful diseases
What is Biosecurity
100
The three categories of delivery methods (500 extra points for an example of each)
What is topical (sprays), oral (drenches), injections (intramuscular, intravenous, subcutaneous)
100
This should be done with piglets within the first couple days after birth
What is iron shots, clip needle teeth, ear notches, dock tails
200
Three characteristics of a Hampshire hog (color, ears, and genetic characteristic)
What is black with white belt, erect ears, and lean meat breed
200
The type of digestive system that hogs have
What is monogastric
200
Name three signs of an unhealthy animal
What is listlessness, dry nose, dull dry hair, abnormal feces or urine, abnormal vital signs
200
The name of the offspring of an animal
What is progeny
200
the process of giving birth for swine
What is farrowing
300
White hog with long droopy ears and is known for its mothering ability
What is Chester White
300
Young pigs are fed a diet containing this percentage
What is 20%
300
The square footage needed for a grower hog?
What is 5-10 ft
300
The definition of genotype and phenotype
What is genetic material and physical traits
300
the percentage of US agricultural products are sold to other countries
What is 35%
400
The name of a group of pigs born to a sow and the average number
What is a litter and 8-10
400
The feed efficiency (feed to gain ratio) of a grower hog
What is 3:1
400
The swine disease that causes worms in the feces, decreases food intake, and slow growth
What is internal parasites
400
EPD stands for
What is expected progeny difference
400
The disease characterized by both respiratory and reproductive abnormalities (ie. coughing, sneezing, and abortions)
What is pseudorabies
500
Number of days for the gestation of a sow
What is 124 days
500
The six nutrients needed for swine and 500 extra points for an example of each
What is water, carbohydrates (corn), protein (soybean), fats (oils), vitamins (vitamin A, C, D, E, or K), minerals (calcium)
500
swine disease known for abortions and retained placentas and has no known treatment
What is Brucellosis
500
Name these EPD terms: TSI SPI BF Days/250 LEA
What is terminal sire index, swine productivity index, back fat, days to 250 pounds, loin eye area
500
Large bodied hogs known for their ability to produce large litters over an extended amount of time
What is Landrace
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