III: C2 L1

Question 1

Most common type of production

Answer 1

Farrow-to-finish swine

Question 2

Involves raising of pigs from birth to about 10kg, and then generally soldl to fiinishing operations

Answer 2

Feeder pig

Question 3

Buying or receiving off either weaned or feader pigs

Answer 3

Feeder pig finishing (weanling to finish or fattening operation)

Question 4

Sows are full-grown female pigs. This type of swine isa heavy milker

Answer 4

Landrace

Question 5

Long-legged but lacks body thickness. Color black, with a white color around the shoulder and body

Answer 5

Hampshire

Question 6

Has a color of varying shades of red

Answer 6

Duroc

Question 7

Color black with white points on the feet, nose, and tail. Has a desirable length but lacks growth

Answer 7

Berkshire

Question 8

Produces and weans large litters

Answer 8

Yorkshire

Question 9

Excellent source of bacon meat

Answer 9

Tamworth

Question 10

Prolific and can adapt well to rugged conditions

Answer 10

Native Pigs

Question 11

Oversee the activities of the operation

Answer 11

Breeding, Farrowing and nursery managers

Question 12

Responsible for producing feed for swine herds

Answer 12

Feed mill technician

Question 13

Breeds sows and gilts using artificial insemination

Answer 13

Artificial insemination technician

Question 14

Conduct genetic research to develop more powerful medications

Answer 14

Animal genetics