Breeds
Black bodied pig has six white points, including their nose, tail and feet. They have erect ears and dished snouts
Berkshire
A Young female pig
Gilt
3 items you would find in a show box?
Cane, Whip, Spray Bottle, Feed, Feed Pan, Brushes
This should occur at 7-14 days of age for boars
Castration
Young pigs are fed a diet containing what percent of crude protein?
20 – 22 %
White pig with long droopy ears and that is known for its mothering ability
Chester White
What is a farrowing crate?
Stall in which the sow is confined during farrowing and lactation periods to prevent her from turning around
Where should the pig be in relation to you and the judge in the show ring?
The pig should always be between the show person and the judge.
(Pig Sandwich)
Name one disease symptom of an external parasite.
Itching, rough skin, decreased feed intake
The amino acids Lysine is commonly supplemented in swine rations. True or false?
True
Red with drooping ears and is the second most recorded breed in the United States
Duroc
Male hog of any age that is not castrated
Boar
How far should you be from the judge in order to show your pig to the best of its advantage?
15-20 feet away
What swine disease/illness causes worms in the feces, decreased food intake, and slow growth?
Internal parasites
What is 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit?
An adult pig's normal temperature
Black with a white belt across the shoulders and has erect ears
Hampshire
An adult female pig
Sow
Always be this in the show ring
Courteous
The neck is the preferred site
IM or intramuscal injection
How long is a sow’s gestation?
3 months, 3 weeks, and 3 days
OR
114 days
Black and white bodied and had medium sized droopy ears
Poland China
A castrated male pig
Barrow
Always use this in the show ring so you don't miss a que or some other instructions
Eye contact
Finishing pigs are fed a diet containing what percent of crude protein?
13 – 15 %
How many pounds of feed is required to raise a 260 pound market hog
875 pounds