Swine Breeds Flashcards
1
Q
Top swine breeds ranked
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- yorkshire
- hampshire
- duroc
- landrace
- spotted
2
Q
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Yorkshire
3
Q
What are yorkshires known for?
A
Mothering ability, larger litters, length and scale to frame
4
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Hampshire
5
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Duroc
6
Q
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American Landrace
7
Q
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Spots
8
Q
What are spots known for
A
Transmit their fast gaining, feed efficient, meat qualities
9
Q
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Berkshire
10
Q
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Chester white
11
Q
What are chester whites popular for
A
Motherinf ability, durability, soundness, preferred bc of white skin
12
Q
What are the disadvantages of the chester white
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Milking ability and rate of gain
13
Q
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Pietrain
14
Q
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Poland china
15
Q
What are the advantages of the poland china?
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16-17 litters, prolific gain at any age, excellent feeders
17
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American Landrace
18
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Tamworth
19
Q
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Spotted swine
