Quiz on Raising Hogs

What is one of the oldest forms of livestock production?

• Cattle farming

• Poultry farming

• Sheep farming

• Hog farming

How long ago did the biggest hog producers, the Chinese, begin raising hogs?

• 3,000 years ago

• 10,000 years ago

• 7,000 years ago

• 5,000 years ago

What is the primary goal of crossbreeding pigs today?

• To produce larger pigs

• To produce high-quality pork quickly

• To reduce the number of piglets

• To increase the fat content

Which breed is NOT classified as a meat breed?

• Pietrain

• Duroc

• Yorkshire

• Hampshire

What is a characteristic of maternal breeds?

• High weight gain

• Low piglet production

• Good maternal skills

• High food-conversion efficiency

How long do sows remain in the gestation room?

• 150 days

• 60 days

• 114 days

• 90 days

What is the average number of piglets a sow can give birth to?

• 5 to 7

• 8 to 10

• 15 to 20

• 10 to 12

What is the weight of a pig when it is ready to be slaughtered?

• 200 pounds

• 250 pounds

• 150 pounds

• 210 to 220 pounds

What is commonly used to increase food conversion efficiency in pigs?

• Vitamins

• Growth hormones

• Minerals

• Antibiotics

What happens to pigs before they are killed at the slaughterhouse?

• They are put in a dark room

• They are placed in cold water

• They are given an electric shock

• They are fed a special diet