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Poultry & Swine Flashcards

1
Q

True or Flase.
Broiler operations are becoming larger in size in terms of the number of birds they raise.

A

True.

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2
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True or False.
The majority of sows in the us are housed in individual gestation crates throughout the entire pregnancy.

A

True.

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3
Q

How often should a healthy sow/gilt go into heat?

A

Every 3 weeks.

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4
Q

What feed helps supply energy?

A

Corn.

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5
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What is the Cornish breed known for?

A

Fast growth rates, good meat yielding.

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6
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Define Pullet.

A

Immature female chicken.

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7
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Define Farrow.

A

Given birth for hogs.

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8
Q

Define Cockerel.

A

Immature male chicken.

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9
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Define Barrow.

A

Castrated male hogs.

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10
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How many piglets are you expecting if your sow was breed to a hog.

A

Around 12.

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11
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What is the main reason for AI when breeding.

A

Using genetically superior boars.

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12
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How old is a broiler chicken when they should be processed into meat?

A

6-8 weeks.

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13
Q

What class of hogs would a producer would want to limit the feed they will eat?

A

Breeding Boars.

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14
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What is advantage of inbreeding animals?

A

More consistent and desireable treats within the herd.

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15
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What does a contract grower supply?

A

Facilities & Animals.

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16
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What is the most popular breed of laying chicken?

A

White Leghorn.

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17
Q

What is a farrow to finish?

A

An operation that has a group of breeding sows, weans the piglets and feed them to the appropriate weight to be slaughter while on the same farm.

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18
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What are a couple of risk to the hogs welfare in the use of gestation crates?

A

Agressive behavior ( Bar biting)
Decrease cardicatic ( heart ) rate
Lameness

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19
Q

In 2020, this country became the top export market for pork from the us.

A

China.

20
Q

What characteristics are usually provided by sire breeds of the animals?

A

Strong milk production
Strong Carcass traits
Good growth rates
Good mothering ability

21
Q

How long does a turkey egg need to be incubated?

A

28 days.

22
Q

Where can you typically find egg producers?

A

The southern eastern states.

23
Q

A single compartment stomach is….

A

Monogastric.

24
Q

What is Fowl Cholera?

A

A disease caused by bacterium, Pasteurella multocida and most concerning disease in turkeys.

25
Q

Define Coccidiosis.

A

A disease that is caused by a protozoan in the GI tract.

26
Q

This injection is of a mineral that are given to newborn piglets to prevent anemia.

A

iron.

27
Q

How long are piglets allowed to nurse in the sow?

A

3 weeks.

28
Q

What is the best sign that a sow/gilt is in heat?

A

Standing when pressure is applied to the back.

29
Q

True or Fasle.
Meat from Tom Turkeys are usually used for processed meat.

A

True.

30
Q

Gallus Domestica is the scientific term animal?

A

Chickens.

31
Q

What state produces the most broiler?

A

Georgia.

32
Q

Iowa produces the most what?

A

Pork.

33
Q

How long is sow/gilt pregnant for?

A

114 days.

34
Q

Describe a Hampshire hog.

A

a lean meat breed of hog that are known for their white belt, erect ears, and long legs and noses.

35
Q

Which practice in egg laying is the most concerning?

A

Using battery cages.

36
Q

What is mass mating?

A

A mating scheme used by chicken breeder flocks that want to produce the maximus number of fertilized eggs.

37
Q

True or False.
The majority of hog farms in the US today are corporate farms.

A

False.

38
Q

China has the most ___ and produces the most what in the world?

A

Hogs & Pork.

39
Q

How much should a hog weigh before being slaughter?

A

275 lbs.

40
Q

What country in the world has the most chickens?

A

China.

41
Q

From birth to death - how long does it take to raise a pig?

A

6 months.

42
Q

Ear notching is used for what?

A

ID individual pigs.

43
Q

When are gilts mated for the first time?

A

7 months.

44
Q

US consumes what type of meat most?

A

Chicken.

45
Q

What was most important prior to 1950s? Lard or Pork?

A

Lard.

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