Farm Facts #1
6.3 Gallons
What was pig insulin used for? What year?
Treat diabetes until 1980s
Pig skin is not sensitive. (T or F)
False
What pig is black with white belt; Erect Ears?
Hampshire
What year was the first ever transplant of a genetically modified pig heart into a person took place?
2022
How much does a cow eat everyday in food & water?
100 pounds of feed, 50 gallons of water
What scans were developed using pig tissue?
CT and CAT scans
What pig is black with white on legs, snout, and tail; has Erect Ears?
Berkshire
What pig is black with white on legs, snout, and tail; Drooped ears
Poland China
Can pigs blood keep you alive if transfused into your body?
Yes, for a short period of time.
How much milk does the average American consume a year?
25 Gallons a year
Pigs are used to develop and perfect new surgical techniques because their organs are similar in size to humans. (T or F)
True
What pig had drooped ears?
Chester White
which pig is Black and white spots; Drooped ears?
Spotted
in 2022 The U.S. exported more than ______ million metric tons to other markets.
2.5 Million
How many gallons of blood need to pass through the udder to produce 1 gallon of milk?
500 Gallons
how many species of pigs are in the world?
over 180
What pig is red with drooped ears?
Duroc
What pig is White; Erect Ears
Yorkshire
How much % does the U.S. Currently produce of the world's pork?
11%
What month is national Dairy month?
June
What are the top 7 breeds?
Berkshire, Chester White, Duroc, Hampshire, Poland China, Spotted, Yorkshire
What is the most widely consumed meat in the world?
Pork
What are the top 6 spots in rankings for pork production?
Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, Indiana and Missouri
What is the number 1 state in the lead for pork production?
Iowa