American Landrace Quiz

What is the origin of the American Landrace?

• Germany; imported in 1934

• Denmark; imported in 1934

• Sweden; imported in 1940

• Norway; imported in 1925

Which of the following is a characteristic of the American Landrace?

• Short body with small ears

• Long body with large, drooping ears

• Round body with upright ears

• Short body with pointed ears

What color is the American Landrace?

• Black

• Brown

• White

• Spotted

What is a common body conformation trait of the American Landrace?

• Short and narrow body

• Long, deep, wide-sprung body

• Round and compact body

• Tall and slender body

What are the disqualifications for registration of purebred American Landrace pigs?

• Black hairs and fewer than six teats on each side of the udder

• White hairs and more than six teats on each side of the udder

• Black spots and more than eight teats on each side of the udder

• White spots and fewer than four teats on each side of the udder

What is the typical weight range for mature American Landrace boars?

• 500 to 600 lbs

• 700 to 900 lbs

• 400 to 500 lbs

• 600 to 700 lbs

For what purpose are American Landrace pigs highly valued by commercial swine producers?

• High fat content

• Maternal traits such as prolificacy, mothering ability, and fast growth rate

• Low maintenance

• High resistance to diseases

What is one of the uses of American Landrace pigs?

• Best suited for use in crossbreeding systems with breeds of U.S. origin

• Primarily used for wool production

• Ideal for dairy production

• Best suited for use in crossbreeding systems with breeds of European origin

Where did the Berkshire breed originate?

• United States

• China

• England

• France

What is a characteristic feature of the Berkshire breed's appearance?

• Brown coat with black spots

• Black coat with white feet and legs

• White coat with black stripes

• Grey coat with no markings