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Pig Breeds
Hog Behavior
Hodgepodge
Uses of Hogs
Swine Judging
100

Which breed

  • Originated in England

  • Black color, white points and nose

  • Short faced with erect ears

  • Early-maturing

  • Juicy, flavorful, tender meat

Berkshire

100

True/ False

Pigs are extremely intelligent and curious animals

True

100

Who won the NFL AP Comeback Player of the Year in 2010?

Michael Vick

100
Fill in the blank _____ is used to create a ball that is used in the NFL.
Pig skin
100

Name two places to look for muscle in a pig.

Shoulder, back, rear

200

What breed is an

  • Average 3-ft long, 15-inches tall, and 70 – 150 lbs

  • Solid black to solid white with a variety of spots

potbelly

200

What two things contributes to how a pig acts and behaves?

genetics and experiences

200

What was the name of the band that sings "I'll kill you that way"

The Merkins

200

What is pig hair used for?

paint brushes

200

What is the first thing you look for in a market pig?

muscle

300

What breed is 

  • Developed in the United States

  • Black and white spotted with drooping ears

  • Able to transmit their fast-gaining, feed efficient, meat qualities to their offspring

Spot

300

True/False

Pigs would rather be alone than with other pigs

False

300

What does the acronym USDA stand for?

United States Department of Agriculture

300

What are three things that pigs are used for?

(Other than meat)

Crayons, glue, insulin, weed killer, floor wax, chalk, antifreeze, Cosmetics

300

Name two places to look for fat on a pig.

Back, Jowl, rear

400

What breed

  • Originated in Denmark

  • White in color with huge drooping ears

  • Longer than other breeds because of extra vertebrae

  • More confinement adaptable

 

Landrace

400

Why do pigs roll in mud and feces?

They cannot sweat so they do it to stay cool.

400

What is the name of the spider-man whose suit is black and red?

Miles Morales

400
What pig organ is the most common organ used in humans?
Heart
400

Define the butterfly on a pig

The muscle pattern that is on the pigs back that goes onto its spine.

500

What breed is 

  • Black with white patches, drooping ears, and large size

  • Maximum weight at any given age

  • Excellent feeders – gain readily

  • Quiet nature and hardy constitution

Poland

500

Define Rooting

When a pig uses its nose to push up whatever it comes into contact with.

500

Who won the Superbowl in 2006?

Pittsburgh Steelers

500

What cut of meat from the pig is the fattiest?

belly/side (source of bacon)

500

Explain how we place a swine class

you put them in the order of which one you like the most to the least