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WorksheetsBreeds of Swine
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Some breeds of swine use ear notching for identification
True
False
The main reason for interest in Chinese breeds of hogs is the large litter sizes common for the breeds.
True
False
Crossbreed herds are used to provide breeding stock that can be used in purebred programs to produce market hogs.
True
False
_____ notches must follow the guidelines for the breed association with which the pig is being registered.
Ear
Nose
Hoof
Tail
The ______ hog is black with a white belt that encircles the fore part of the body.
Duroc
Berkshire
Chester White
Hampshire
_____ is considered to be the oldest breed of hogs.
Tamsworth
Hampshire
Yorkshire
Duroc
When a company producing the animals also owns the packing plant that slaughters animals for market.
hortizontal Integration
Vertical Integration
Conglomerate
American Industry
The value of multi-year marketing contract for hog producers ensures that farmer gets a higher premium for his animals.
True
False
The investment required to raise hogs at current technology makes it easy to move in and out of the swine market.
True
False
The hereford and ____ breeds are red.
Yorkshire
Hampshire
Pietrain
Duroc
