2019 Swine Management Exam FFA Market Swine Class

The gestation length for hogs is:

• 3 months, 3 weeks,

• 4 months, 4 weeks, 4 days

• 5 months, 5 weeks, 5 days

Swine require more protein in the diet when they are depositing the most lean tissue. At what point does lean tissue deposition begin to decrease?

• 80-110 lbs

• 125-140 lbs

• 180-220 lbs

• 225-320 lbs

The estrous cycle in swine is:

• 14 days

• 21 days

• 28 days

• 32 days

When buying a commercial feed ration for market pigs the recommended % protein is:

• 7-9%

• 14-16%

• 18-20%

The most important amino acids needed by pigs for growth are:

• Lysine and methionine

• Lysine and arginine

• Methionine and tryptophan

• Methionine and phenylalanine

The most tender cuts of pork come from the:

• Shoulder and Ham

• Side and Jowl

• Loin and Rib

What type of digestive system does a pig have?

• Ruminant

• Non-ruminant

What is the proper body temperature of a healthy pig?

• 86.5 °

• 98.6°

• 100.0°

• 102.5°

The average slaughter weight for the industry is:

• 200 lb

• 280 lb

• 320 lb

You are trying to add more muscle, increase litter size, and improve piglet health in your Yorkshire pigs. Of the breeds below which one would most likely help you meet your goals?

• Hampshire

• Chester White

• Landrace

• Yorkshire