SWINE NOTES REVIEW

breed that originated in Denmark, imported into the U.S. in 1934 by the USDA,

• spotted swine

• american landrace

• yorkshire

• hampshire

chester white swine are a cross between _________, lincolnshire, and cheshire hogs

• duroc

• spotted swine

• yorkshire

• hampshire

duroc breeds are a _______ color

• white with black spots

• white with a black belt

• black

• red

hampshire hogs are _____________ in color

• white with a black belt

• red

• white with black "freckles"

• black with a white belt

spotted swine were developed in what U.S. state?

• Indiana

• Iowa

• New Hampshire

• Idaho

which of these is NOT a characteristic of yorkshire hogs?

• originated in England, imported in the 1800's

• white (sometimes with black spots called freckles)

• short carcass

• large litters, high feed efficiency, rapid growth, good mothering skills

the two types of swine are...

• purebred and commercial

• breeding and producing

• commercial and breeding

purebred swine make up _________ of the hogs raised in the U.S.

• less than 10%

• greater than 5%

• less than 1%

• around 1%

diseases and parasites cost farmers (a)   of dollars in damage per year

(a)   of infectious diseases includes vaccinations, sulfa drugs, and antibiotics