Lec. 29 - Swine Breeds and Industry Efficiency Flashcards
1
Q
What percent of hogs in the U.S are purebred?
A
<1%
2
Q
What are maternal traits in swine?
A
Typically white, excel in litter size, fertility, and milk production.
3
Q
What are paternal traits in swine?
A
Typically colored, excel in leanness, muscling, and growth rate
4
Q
What are some maternal breeds?
A
Landrace, yorkshire
5
Q
What are some sire breeds?
A
Duroc, hampshire, berkshire, pietrain
6
Q
What does PSE stand for?
A
Pale, soft, and exudative
