Swine Breeds
A redish colored breed, with lop ears and known for growth that originated in the USA
Duroc
What meat is the #1 consumed meat in the world?
PORK
What is standing heat?
When a sow is ready for breeding
Swine Influenza is a respiratory disease know as?
Swine Flu
An adult female pig is called a?
Sow
A black breed with white points (feet and snout) and erect ears, known for their meat quality
Berkshire
Which state produces the most pork?
Iowa
What does A.I stand for?
Artificial Insemination
Infectious disease in growing pigs with symptoms of fever, skin lesions, and arthritis
Erysipelas
Square feet needed to raise a 150-260 lb pig
8 sq ft per pig
Well muscled and rapid growing breed that has a black body and a white band across the middle.
Hampshire
What is the most expensive cut of pork?
Pork Loin
What is the term for giving birth in swine?
Farrowing
Most common way to prevent or spread disease
Biosecurity
Litter
A white breed, moderately long head, long and evenly full to the shoulder with wide chests
Yorkshire
What are pork rinds made out of?
Pig Skin
How old should a gilt be when she first farrows?
1 year
What is the normal temperature of a pig?
101.5 - 102.5 F
Which typically grows faster a barrow or a gilt?
Barrow
A white breed with long bodies, long snouts, and droopy ears
Landrace
The average American consumes how much bacon per year?
18 pounds
What is the average number of piglets per litter?
7 - 8
The MOST common viral disease in pigs known as "mad itch"
Pseudorabies
What is the only continent where pigs are not found?
Antarctica