Swine Breeds
Swine Introduction
Swine Misc.
Swine Ear Notching
Swine Terms
100
What breed is solid black with a white "belt". Good lean meat breed?
What is Hampshire
100
Who first domesticated swine in 7000 BC?
What is the Chinese
100
Which swine breed was developed in England and has as a breed goal to be a source of durable mother lines that can contribute to longevity and carcass merit?
What is Yorkshire
100
According to the Universal Ear Notching System what ear is the pigs "litter number"?
What is Right Ear
100
What is a castrated male hog called?
What is Barrow
200
What breed is solid red and known for growth and meat quality?
What is Duroc
200
General Term related all pigs?
What is Porcine
200
Which swine breed is known for its mothering ability and prolificacy, and is typically gentle, unless startled?
What is Landrace
200
According to the Universal Ear Notching System what ear is the pigs "individual number"?
What is Left Ear
200
What is an uncastrated male hog called?
What is Boar
300
What Breed is Solid White w/ erect ears known as the "Mother Breed"?
What is Yorkshire
300

DAILY DOUBLE...

What region of the United States or “belt” is credited for having the most pigs and why?

300
Which swine breed was largely developed in Ohio and Indiana and has ears that are forward leaning or drooped?
What is Spot
300
Come to the board and draw "80-10" ear notch in 10 seconds
What is 80-10
300
Term used for "giving birth" in swine
What is Farrowing
400
What Breed is Black with 6 white points with drooped ears?
What is Poland China
400
Name one household use of swine products
What is Waxes, matches, insulation
400
Name the term used to describe where sows carry out their pregnancy?
What is gestation
400
Come to the board and draw "45-9" ear notch in 11 seconds
What is 45-9
400
Term used to describe an immature female pig
What is Gilt
500
What Breed is Solid White with "short" drooped ears known for mothering ability?
What is Chester White
500
Why are pigs used in different types of health research and to produce a variety of health-care-products and medicines?
What is Swine have similar physiological systems
500
What are the 3 important traits in evaluating Market Hogs?
What is Muscle, Growth, and Correctness of Finish
500
Come to the board and draw "100-12" ear notch in 12 seconds
What is 100-12
500
Once a female swine farrows a litter of pigs she is then termed a what?
What is a Sow