Swine Intro And Breeds Flashcards
Major feed for swine
Corn grain
#1 swine state What % of all hogs in US are in this state
Iowa
25%
Many farms w hogs also grow
Corn
What area of US most hog operations are located
75 % are in 10 corn belt states
Midwest
Genus species of swine
Sus scrofa
Swine are simple stomached (mono gastric) or ruminants
Herbivore, carnivore, or omnivore?
Simple stomached
Omnivores
Porcine
Multiple swine
Sow
Female that has had a liter
Gilt
Young female, has not had liter
Boar
Male (unaltered)
Barrow
Castrated male
Young pigs are called piglets or
Shoats
Farrow
To give birth
Breeds are distinguished by
Hair color and ear position
Do pigs gain heterosis from cross breeding
Yes
What breed: All white, pink skin, erect ears
Yorkshire
Most popular breed in US
Also has best maternal traits
Yorkshire
What breed: red-brown hair, floppy ears, high rate of gain and high feed efficiency,
Duroc
2nd most popular breed in US
Most popular for carcass quality
Duroc
What breed: black w white stripe (or “belt”) over shoulders and front legs, erect ears, small body
Hampshire
3rd most popular breed in US
Hampshire
What breed: B&W spots, floppy ears, large, good feed efficiency and rate of gain
Spotted swine
4th most popular breed in US
Spotted swine
What breed: black body, white points on face feet and tip of tail, floppy ears, large
Poland China
What breed: white hair, white skin, floppy ears
Chester White
