pig quiz

Question 1

white pig, drooped ears, long middle, light forequarters, excellent hams, good for pork production

Answer 1

landacre

Question 2

female pig that has been transferred to breeding herd, mated, and farrowed for first time

Answer 2

sow

Question 3

most correct statement regarding pig dominance and hierarchies

Answer 3

Aggressive behaviours can include body postures, vocalisation, movement of the head (rooting and bunting), shoulder-pushing, biting, and charging.

Question 4

why do vets need to develop understanding of pig behaviour

Knowing about pig behaviour assists veterinarians to work more safely and effectively with their patients who have varying temperaments and interactions with humans.

Assessing pig behaviour is an important part of a distant clinical examination that allows veterinarians to inspect large numbers of animals quickly and efficiently.

To ensure that production animal systems including housing, transport and animal care are appropriate and meet the standards as documented in the Model Code of Practice for the Welfare of Animals – Pigs.

all of above

Answer 4

all of above

Question 5

swill

Answer 5

food scraps containing meat or imported dairy

Question 6

what is correct about weaning pigs from sow

Answer 6

provide weaned pigs with weaner feed that is high in protein

Question 7

most correct about classes of domestication and housing of pigs

Answer 7

There are wild pig populations living in their native habitat, and feral pig populations living in areas that are NOT their native habitat. Domestic pigs are housed intensively or managed outdoors.

Question 8

average daily gain measures

Answer 8

growth rate as grams per day