Pig Farming Quiz

Where are pigs believed to have been domesticated from wild boar?

• Europe

• Africa

• South America

• Asia

What do pigs naturally eat?

• Fruits only

• Both plants and small animals

• Plants only

• Meat only

What do pigs do to cool down?

• Build nests

• Climb trees

• Swim in water

• Dig out mud wallows

Where is the majority of pigs slaughtered for meat worldwide?

• North America

• East Asia

• Africa

• Europe

What is the main concern for the welfare of pigs in large-scale intensive farming?

• Lack of food

• Lack of space

• Lack of water

• Lack of sunlight

What are sows often confined in when they are pregnant and nursing their piglets in intensive farming?

• Wooden houses

• Large pens

• Open fields

• Narrow crates

What is the natural social group of pigs in natural conditions?

• Large herds

• Small social groups

• Solitary

• Pairs

What is the purpose of pigs in some parts of Europe due to their excellent sense of smell?

• Hunting for birds

• Hunting for truffles

• Hunting for rabbits

• Hunting for deer