Breeds of Pig Flashcards
1
Q
- generally small
- mostly solid black or black and white
- good mothering ability
- prolific
- generally resistant to adverse conditions and adapted to rural farm conditions
- bacon/meat type
A
PHILIPPINE NATIVE PIG
2
Q
- good mothering ability
- large litter size
- ears are medium-sized and erect
- relatively short and straight snout
- legs are strong and sturdy
- tendency to produce carcasses with thicker backfat
- lard type
A
LARGE WHITE/YORKSHIRE
3
Q
Origin of Large White/Yorkshire
A
ENGLAND
4
Q
- generally white, some have bluish black spots/markings
- long body
- large, drooping ears
- long and relatively straight snout
- good mothering ability and prolific
- bacon/meat type
A
LANDRACE
5
Q
Origin of Landrace
A
LANDRACE
6
Q
Major defect of Landrace
A
WEAK HIND LEGS & PASTERN
7
Q
- skin color and coat ranges from light brown to very dark red
- majority are cherry red in color
- head is small in proportion to its body
- medium-sized drooping ears
- relatively short and straight snout
- considered as superior breed in terms of growth rate and feed efficiency
- good muscle/carcass quality
- bacon/meat type
A
DUROC
8
Q
Origin of Duroc
A
USA
9
Q
Most resistant to stress
A
DUROC
10
Q
- mostly spotted black and white
- medium sized ears that are either erect or drooping
- moderately long and slightly dished snout
- reproductive performance and mothering ability are relatively good
- weak hind legs
- highly susceptible to stress
- bacon/meat type
A
PIETRAIN
11
Q
Origin of Pietrain
A
BELGIUM
12
Q
- red in color
- ears are erect
- long head and snout
- sows are noted to be good mothers that bear large litter
- bacon/meat type
A
TAMWORTH
13
Q
Noted for foraging ability
A
TAMWORTH
14
Q
Origin of Tamworth
A
IRELAND
15
Q
Also known as the “Thin Rind” in Kentucky
A
HAMPSHIRE
