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Worksheets2019 Swine Management Exam FFA Market Swine Class
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 20mins
The gestation length for hogs is:
3 months, 3 weeks,
4 months, 4 weeks, 4 days
5 months, 5 weeks, 5 days
Swine require more protein in the diet when they are depositing the most lean tissue. At what point does lean tissue deposition begin to decrease?
80-110 lbs
125-140 lbs
180-220 lbs
225-320 lbs
The estrous cycle in swine is:
14 days
21 days
28 days
32 days
When buying a commercial feed ration for market pigs the recommended % protein is:
7-9%
14-16%
18-20%
The most important amino acids needed by pigs for growth are:
Lysine and methionine
Lysine and arginine
Methionine and tryptophan
Methionine and phenylalanine
The most tender cuts of pork come from the:
Shoulder and Ham
Side and Jowl
Loin and Rib
What type of digestive system does a pig have?
Ruminant
Non-ruminant
What is the proper body temperature of a healthy pig?
86.5 °
98.6°
100.0°
102.5°
The average slaughter weight for the industry is:
200 lb
280 lb
320 lb
You are trying to add more muscle, increase litter size, and improve piglet health in your Yorkshire pigs. Of the breeds below which one would most likely help you meet your goals?
Hampshire
Chester White
Landrace
Yorkshire
