Swine Production/Management 2

What percentage of total expenses is spent on feeds in a farrow-to-finish operation?

• 50%

• 80%

• 65%

• 75%

What are the major factors that feeding pigs in the fattening phase depends on?

• Farm management and health of the pig

• Farm location and breed of the pig

• Farm type and age of the pig

• Farm size and weight of the pig

What is the ratio in the feeding program for fattening pigs?

• The amount of water to be given to the pig

• The number of pigs in a feeding group

• The amount of feed given to the pig per day

• The type of feed given to the pig

What can be used as a valuable part of the pig feed in backyard swine raising?

• Grass and hay

• Fresh leftovers from the kitchen

• Commercial pig feed

• Mineral supplements

What are the two housing systems to consider before building swine housing or corral?

• Basic-unit system and advanced-unit system

• Single-unit system and double-unit system

• One-unit system and two-unit system

• Small-unit system and large-unit system

What are the initial capital requirements for farrow-to-finish housing?

• $4,917.00

• $19,000.00 - $25,000.00

• $30,000.00 - $50,000.00

• $9,906.00

How much feeds need to be consumed by a swine according to various stages of production?

• 13,129.50 for the first time mother gilt to sow

• 7,030.76 from piglet to market time (per head)

• 5,530.30 for weanling-to-finish

• 1,591.81 from piglet to market time (per head)

What are the advantages of pastured swine production?

• Limited space for the pigs to move around

• Increased stress and aggression among pigs

• Lower feed costs and improved animal welfare

• Higher risk of disease and parasites

What are the disadvantages of pastured swine production?

• Higher feed costs and limited space for the pigs

• Higher space for the pigs to move around

• Lower risk of disease and parasites

• Improved animal welfare and reduced stress among pigs

What are the different feeding requirements of fattening pigs according to farm type?

• Feed requirements in standard farms

• All of the above

• Feed requirements in high performance farms

• Feed requirements in backyard farms