Swine

Identify this pig

• Tamworth

• Landrace

• Large white

• Duroc

Identify this pig

• Landrace

• Large black and white

• Tamworth

• Saddleback

Integrated pig production units consist of a breeding unit and a finishing unit

• True

• False

Sows and gilts are placed in the dry sow house how long before farrowing?

• 3 days

• 5 days

• 1 week

• 2 weeks

What is the length of the oestrous cycle in pigs?

• 17 days

• 19 days

• 21 days

• 23 days

Slaughter weight of a pig is usually

• 80 - 82 kg

• 83 - 85 kg

• 86 - 88 kg

• 90 kg

Lysine is an essential amino acid for pigs

• True

• False

What is the target FCR for weaners?

• 1.75

• 2.65

• 3.25

• 2.25

Sows and gilts moved from the dry sow house how long before farrowing?

• 3 days

• 5 days

• 1 week

• 2 weeks

What is the average gestation period for swine?

• 110 days

• 114 days

• 120 days

• 130 days