ANS 2 7.01 Swine Operations Quiz

What is the purpose of a sow facility in swine operations?

• To house pigs for finishing

• To breed, birth piglets, and care for them for four weeks

• To feed and care for piglets for 6-8 weeks

• To raise pigs to market weight

How long do piglets typically stay in a nursery facility?

• 2-4 weeks

• 4-6 weeks

• 6-8 weeks

• 8-10 weeks

What type of swine housing is used without climate control?

• Confinement houses

• Pasture or outdoors

• Warm houses

• Cold houses

What is a characteristic of warm confinement houses?

• Open on one or more sides

• Used mainly for finishing hogs

• Controls temperature, moisture, odor, and diseases

• Used mainly in North Carolina

What is a major environmental consideration for swine facilities?

• Proximity to schools

• Odor

• Access to internet

• Availability of labor

What type of swine housing is most commonly used in North Carolina?

• Pasture housing

• Cold confinement houses

• Warm confinement houses

• Open-air pens

What is a typical duration for pigs in a Grow-Finish facility?

• 8 weeks

• 12 weeks

• 16 weeks

• 20 weeks

What is a common input cost in swine operations?

• Marketing expenses

• Veterinary services

• Building and maintaining facilities

• Transportation fees

What is one advantage of automatic feeding and watering systems in swine facilities?

• They are less expensive.

• They save on labor.

• They require more labor.

• They are less efficient.

What is the purpose of totally slotted floors in swine facilities?

• To reduce costs

• To allow for continuous removal of waste

• To increase comfort

• To save on labor