Swine Review

What is a sow?

• A female pig that has had a litter

• A female pig that has not yet had a litter

• A pig under 4 months of age

• An adult male pig

Which pig breed is red in color?

• Hampshire

• Spotted Poland China

• Yorkshire

• Duroc

Which breed is black with a white belt?

• Hampshire

• Duroc

• Yorkshire

• Poland China

What is a gilt?

• Any pig under 4 months of age

• An adult male pig

• A female that has not yet had a litter

• A female that has had a litter

What is the purpose of ear notching in pigs?

• To make their ears look cool

• To permanently identify the pigs

• To give the workers something to do

• To win at the fair

What is the proper name for pigs?

• Swine

• Bovine

• Ovine

• Caprine

What is the name of a mature male swine?

• Boar

• Bull

• Buck

• Ram

What is a name of a castrated male swine?

• Barrow

• Boar

• Wether

• Wheelbarrow

What is the name of a newborn swine?

• Lamb

• Foal

• Calf

• Piglet

When looking at the pig, which side does the litter notch(es) go in?

• Left

• Right