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Breeds of Swine

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Some breeds of swine use ear notching for identification

a)

True

b)

False

2.

The main reason for interest in Chinese breeds of hogs is the large litter sizes common for the breeds.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Crossbreed herds are used to provide breeding stock that can be used in purebred programs to produce market hogs.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

_____ notches must follow the guidelines for the breed association with which the pig is being registered.

a)

Ear

b)

Nose

c)

Hoof

d)

Tail

5.

The ______ hog is black with a white belt that encircles the fore part of the body.

a)

Duroc

b)

Berkshire

c)

Chester White

d)

Hampshire

6.

_____ is considered to be the oldest breed of hogs.

a)

Tamsworth

b)

Hampshire

c)

Yorkshire

d)

Duroc

7.

When a company producing the animals also owns the packing plant that slaughters animals for market.

a)

hortizontal Integration

b)

Vertical Integration

c)

Conglomerate

d)

American Industry

8.

The value of multi-year marketing contract for hog producers ensures that farmer gets a higher premium for his animals.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

The investment required to raise hogs at current technology makes it easy to move in and out of the swine market.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

The hereford and ____ breeds are red.

a)

Yorkshire

b)

Hampshire

c)

Pietrain

d)

Duroc