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Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
An uncastrated male pig
Boar
Sow
Bonham
Ram
Baby pigs are also known as
little gilts
Piglets
Bonhams
pork
Identify this pig
Landrace
Duroc
Saddle back
Large white
A female pig that has not had a litter of bonhams
Gilt
Hog
Sow
Boar
what type of crate is used in the swine industry after a sow gives birth?
farrowing crate
cut board
hoof trimming crate
dog crate
The Hampshire pig breed is recognized for which trait?
High wool yield
Lean meat with good carcass quality
High egg production
Strong dairy production
Identify this pig
Duroc
Landrace
Piétrain
Large white
Identify this pig
Tamworth
Landrace
Large white
Duroc
Identify this pig
Landrace
Large black and white
Tamworth
Saddleback
Integrated pig production units consist of a breeding unit and a finishing unit
True
False
Sows and gilts are placed in the dry sow house how long before farrowing?
3 days
5 days
1 week
2 weeks
What is the length of the oestrous cycle in pigs?
17 days
19 days
21 days
23 days
Slaughter weight of a pig is usually
80 - 82 kg
83 - 85 kg
86 - 88 kg
90 kg
Lysine is an essential amino acid for pigs
True
False
What is the target FCR for weaners?
1.75
2.65
3.25
2.25
Which of the following pharmaceutical products come from pigs?
TSH- Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
Epinephrine
Heart Valves
All of the above
Which of the following industrial and consumer products contain components that come from pigs?
Cosmetics
Paint brushes
Leather
Glue
Crayons
Pigs are smart, inquisitive, and insightful. Which of the following are pigs considered to be more intelligent than?
Children under 3 years of age
Dogs
Some Primates
All of the above
What is this pig's litter number?
14
12
16
7
What order do you read ear notches?
Litter Number- Individual Number
Individual Number- Litter Number
What is the primary function of a pig's snout?
Digging and rooting for food
Cooling the pig
Attracting mates
Producing sound
Which of the following is a common method for determining the age of a pig?
Counting the rings on its tusks
Observing the size of its ears
Examining the wear on its teeth
Measuring its tail length
What is the average gestation period for a pig?
114 days
90 days
150 days
180 days
Which vitamin is synthesized in the skin of pigs when exposed to sunlight?
Vitamin A
Vitamin B12
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
What is the primary reason pigs wallow in mud?
To find food
To cool down and protect their skin from sunburn
To hide from predators
To communicate with other pigs
