Breeds
Terminology
Ear Notching
Swine Operations
terminology
100
What breed is white with erect ears, known for mothering ability large litters and originated in Yorktown England
YORKSHIRE
100
what is a mature female pig that has had a litter of piglets called
Sow
100
the individual (pig) number is notched into the pig’s____ear.
left
100
What the three types of swine operations ?
farrow to finish
feeder operation
finishing operation
100
A immature female pig that has not a litter of piglets is called a
Gilt
200
What breed is black with 6 white points, known for muscling and carcass quality and originated in Scotland?
Berkshire
200
what is a group of piglets birthed to the same Sow called
litter
200
the litter number is notched into the pig’s____ear.
right
200
What is the most common type of swine operation?
Farrow to finishing operation
200
what is the market weight of a hog
240-250lbs
300
Which breed is red in color, has drooping ears originated in New York and New Jersey an is known for fast growth, muscling nd
Duroc
300
What is the term for the act of giving birth
farrow
300
ear notching should be performed on piglets when they are _____ days old
1-3
300
Which swine operation consists of
Gilts and Sows are mated to boars or artificially inseminated
Females farrow and are bred again when the piglets are weaned
selling hogs once they reach 240-250 lbs
Farrow to finishing Operation
300
A castrated male pig is called a ___
barrow
400
Which breed is black in color with six white points, has drooping ears, is known for being long bodied , lean big framed and originated in Ohio
Poland China
400
What is the gestation period of a pig?
A pig is pregnant for 3 months 3 weeks and 3 days
400
Swine that are siblings will have the same ________
litter number
400
Which swine operation consists of
producing pigs to sell to other producers to be fed for market
Baby pigs are sold when they weigh approximately 25-50 pounds
feeder operation
400
a baby pig s called a
piglet
500
Which breed is white with white with floppy ears , known for farrowing ability, large litter size, and ability to cross with other breeds, and has and extra vertebrae.
landrace
500
A boar is a mature male pig that has not been____
castrated
500
What is the litter number and pig number for this pig?
litter number 19 Pig number 9
500
Which swine operation consist of
purchasing or receiving pigs at about 25-50 pounds
They feed the pigs until they reach market weight of around 240-250 pounds.
finishing operation
500
what is used to hold pregnant pigs during farrowing
farrowing crate