Breeds
Which breed are reddish brown color and have droopy ears?
Duroc
Where is jowl located on a pig?
What is minimum weight to be able to sell your pig in the auction?
225 pounds
What percentage of protein should your feed have when you bring your pig home?
18-20%
What is the length of a pig's gestation period?
50 to 70 days
Which breed are black with a white belt and have erect ears?
Hamp Cross
Where is the hock located on a pig?
The lower portion of the back legs, below the ham and above the dew claw.
While your animal is at the fair, what time do you have to be done feeding and watering, etc in the mornings?
9:00 AM
What is the average amount of weight that your pig should gain each day?
1.6 pounds
What breed originated in ohio?
Poland china
Which breed is black pig and typically has a white snout and legs?
Berkshire
Where is the loin located?
On the back of the pig, in front of the rump and after the back.
What color shirt should you wear into the show ring?
Any button up long sleeve shirt
Why is it important to store your pigs feed properly?
To keep them dry so they don't get moldy and to keep them free from diseases and parasites carried by rodents, birds and other animals.
What breeds are known for there size?
Yorkshire, Chester White and Landrace
Which breed are white with black spots?
Spot
Where is the ham located?
towards the back of the pig under the rump
What type of shirt should you wear in the auction?
A white long sleeve button up
How much water does a 100 pound pig need?
On average, they need one gallon of water a day
what breeds are known for there mothering
chester white, white landrace
Which breed are all white pig and are best known for their motherly ability?
Chester White
On what part of the pig, does bacon come from?
It usually comes from the pork belly or the side of the pig
What does withdrawal time mean? When should you withdrawal your pig off of all of their medicine and medicated feed before the fair?
30 days
Name the nutrients that your pig needs to grow and thrive. List what each nutrient provides for the pigs body.
Water- Transports other substances through the body and regulates the body temperature
Carbohydrates- Furnishes energy for moving, working, growing and generating heat
Fats- Store energy
Proteins- build body parts(muscles and skin)
Minerals- Make the skeleton strong and regulate water movement in the body
Vitamins- (needed only in very small amounts) Catalyze or start necessary chemical reactions in the body
How many teeth does a pig have?
44