Animal Science Unit: Pigs

Barrow: A ______ male pig. Typically castrated at 2 weeks old, all male 4H pigs are barrows.

• castrated

• intact

• young

• old

_________ pig: A pig that is currently weaned from the sow, weaning can be done at various ages according to farmer’s preferences, anywhere from 4-8 weeks typically.

• weaner

• feeder

• shoat

• suckling

Suckling pig: These are piglets that are still ______ but are culled early in order to provide one whole small meal, typically for special occasions.

• nursing

• weaning

• grazing

• feeding

What type of digestive system does a pig have?

• Monogastric

• Ruminant

• Avian

• Pseudo-ruminant

How many stomachs does a monogastric animal have?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Which animals have a polygastric digestive system?

• Cattle and sheep

• Lions and tigers

• Eagles and hawks

• Frogs and toads

Pigs can live on hay and pasture like cattle and sheep.

• True

• False

What are the four main 'primal' cuts of pork?

• shoulder

• loin

• leg

• side

What is the origin of the Berkshire pig breed?

• England

• France

• Germany

• Spain

What color is the Berkshire pig?

• Black with white points, socks, tail, and white on the face, erect ears

• White with black spots

• Brown with white patches

• Completely black