Organic Hog Farming Quiz

Which of these is a recognized pig breed commonly used or found in the Philippines?

• Large White

• Yorkshire

• Mulefoot

• Berkshire

The Philippine native pig, as a breed grouping, typically has which coat color?

• White

• Brown

• Black

• Spotted

Which of these exotic/improved breeds is often crossed with native pigs to improve growth?

• Duroc

• Meishan

• Tamworth

• Mangalica

Which pig breed among the Philippine list is known for excellent mothering and feed conversion but weaker feet?

• Landrace

• Pietrain

• Iberian

• Berkshire

The “Markaduke” pig is:

• A breed from Spain

• A native Philippine line developed for lechon quality

• A dwarf pig breed

• A strain of Duroc

The Cordillera native black pig is distinguished by:

• White coat and heavy frame

• Black color, leaner carcass, smaller ears

• Red skin and drooping ears

• Large fat deposit

Which wild pig species is endemic to parts of the Visayas region?

• Visayan warty pig (Sus cebifrons)

• Wild boar (Sus scrofa)

• Peccary

• Babirusa

What is a disadvantage of using pure exotic pigs in smallholder organic systems in the Philippines?

• They require less feed

• They are highly disease resistant in local climate

• They may be more susceptible to local diseases and environmental stress

• They always mature earlier

Which of the following is not among the commonly raised breeds in the Philippines (commercially)?

• Hampshire

• Pietrain

• Large White

• Mangalica

Among native pig varieties in the Philippines, which one is known to display “white socks” (white markings) sometimes?

• Markaduke

• Q Black

• Yookah®

• Benguet native