Swine Review

How many pigs are in the U.S.?

• 7 million

• 750,000

• 75 million

• 75

What term describes a mature, castrated male pig?

• Gilt

• Sow

• Boar

• Stag

Which of the following states is NOT one of the leading pork producing states?

• Indiana

• Iowa

• North Carolina

• Texas

What breed of pig is this?

• Hampshire

• Poland China

• Big China

• Berkshire

What breed of pig is this?

• Hereford

• Duroc

• Chester White

• Landrace

What breed of pig is this?

• Spotted

• Pot Bellied

• Duroc

• Pietrain

What breed of pig is spotted black and white and has droopy ears?

• Spotted

• Pot Bellied

• Duroc

• Pietrain

Which type of ID is most expensive for producers?

• RFID

• Ear tagging

• Ear notching

Which form of ID is most expensive for consumers?

• RFID

• Ear tagging

• Ear notching

True or False: Ear notching is cheap, but offensive to some animal rights groups.

• False

• True