Pig Breeds and Products

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Breed of pig originating in England, black with a white belt, and erect ears

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Hampshire

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Meat from pigs

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Pork

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Two meat cuts from pigs

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Loin and Ham

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Purpose of ear notching in pigs

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Identification

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Longest of the swine breed, with droopy ears, white in color, used in crossbreeding systems

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Yorkshire

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Birthing process in pigs

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Farrowing

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A sow has not had a litter of piglets yet

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False

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A barrow pig is a male that has been

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Castrated

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One by-product (non-meat product) from pigs

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Pig Skin, Paintbrushes

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Two pros and two cons of hog confinements

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Pros: Efficient space use, controlled environment. Cons: Limited movement for hogs, potential for disease spread.