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WorksheetsPig Production Ag Science
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
Which pig breed originates in the United States and has a large muscular frame with a red color?
Gloucester Old Spot
Landrace
Large White
Duroc
What is the main objective of the criss cross breeding system used in commercial pig production?
To maintain the best characteristics of both breeds
To increase the cost of producing quality pigs
To eliminate the need for boars in breeding
To reduce the number of pig breeds
How many litters can a sow potentially produce per year in pig production?
4.0-4.5 litters
3.0-3.5 litters
2.0-2.3 litters
1.0-1.5 litters
What is the minimum time in which piglets can be weaned in pig production?
28 days
21 days
35 days
14 days
What is the average litter size produced by sows in pig production?
11 bonhams
8 bonhams
5 bonhams
14 bonhams
What is the length of the oestrous cycle in pigs?
35 days
14 days
21 days
28 days
Which pig breed is known for its good mothering ability and large litter size?
Saddleback
Gloucester Old Spot
Tamworth
Pietrain
What is the purpose of the farrowing crate in pig production?
To prevent bonhams from being crushed by the sow
To increase the temperature in the farrowing house
To restrict the movement of bonhams
To prevent sows from giving birth
How long do bonhams suckle from the sow in pig production?
2-3 weeks
5-6 weeks
3-4 weeks
4-5 weeks
What is the weight range at which pigs are considered 'finished' for slaughter in pig production?
70-75kg
75-80kg
85-90kg
80-85kg
A female pig that has not had a litter of bonhams:
Sow
Boar
Gilt
Bonham
A female pig that has had a litter of bonhams:
Sow
Gilt
Boar
Bonham
An uncastrated male pig:
Boar
Sow
Gilt
Ram
A baby piglet:
Boar
Bonham
Gilt
Lamb
Two main indoor pig breeds:
Landrace and Duroc
Gloucester Old Spot and Pietrain
Duroc and Saddleback
Large White and Landrace
Name the pig breed:
Hint: they are highly prolific (11-12 bonhmas):
Duroc
Landrace
Large White
Saddleback
What does FCR stand for:
Food Conversion Rule
Food Conversion Ratio
Fast Conversion Ration
Food Concentrates Ration
Name the indoor pig breed:
Landrace
Large White
Pietrain
Saddleback
Name the outdoor pig breed:
Duroc
Tamworth
Saddleback
Pietrain
Name the outdoor pig breed:
Duroc
Pietrain
Gloucester Old Spot
Tamworth
Name the outdoor pig breed:
Landrace
Gloucester Old Spot
Pietrain
Saddleback
Name the outdoor pig breed:
Saddleback
Pietrain
Gloucester Old Spot
Tamworth
Name the outdoor pig breed:
Tamworth
Pietrain
Gloucester Old Spot
Duroc
