Hog Classification and Evaluation

The video tutorial discusses the evaluation of a market hog class, focusing on the structural and compositional attributes of the hogs. The blue hog is identified as the weakest due to its lack of muscle and skeletal issues, placing it last. The top hog is selected based on its superior structure and movement. The middle pair is analyzed for structural issues, leading to a final class placement of 1, 3, 2, 4 with specific cut points.

What was the initial observation about the pigs in the market hog class?

• None of the pigs had muscle.

• Three pigs had noticeable muscle and composition.

• All pigs had equal muscle mass.

• All pigs were structurally flawed.

Why was the blue hog placed at the bottom of the class?

• It had skeletal issues and was the narrowest made.

• It was the most comfortable in motion.

• It had the most muscle.

• It was the tallest pig.

Which hog was noted for being short-hipped and pushing its hock slightly?

• The hog labeled as number two

• The blue hog

• The top hog

• The hog labeled as number three

What structural advantage did the top hog have?

• It was the lightest muscled.

• It had the shortest hip.

• It was tall at the shoulder and level down the top.

• It was short and round.

Which hog was noted for having a straighter hock but still flexed well?

• The blue hog

• The top hog

• The bottom hog

• The middle hog

What was a key issue with the hog labeled as number two?

• It was the tallest.

• It had a weak shoulder and round hip structure.

• It was the most muscular.

• It had the best top line.

Which hog was described as having the best rib shape?

• The blue hog

• The top hog

• The hog labeled as number three

• The hog labeled as number two

What was a notable feature of the hog labeled as number three?

• It was the least muscular.

• It had a short cannon bone.

• It had the best top line.

• It was the tallest.

What was the final placement order of the hogs?

• 3 1 4 2

• 1 3 2 4

• 4 3 2 1

• 1 2 3 4

What were the cuts assigned in the final placement?

• One, three, and two

• Four, two, and three

• Three, two, and one

• Two, two, and three