Swine Intro And Breeds Flashcards
1
Q
Major feed for swine
A
Corn grain
2
Q
#1 swine state What % of all hogs in US are in this state
A
Iowa
25%
3
Q
Many farms w hogs also grow
A
Corn
4
Q
What area of US most hog operations are located
A
75 % are in 10 corn belt states
Midwest
5
Q
Genus species of swine
A
Sus scrofa
6
Q
Swine are simple stomached (mono gastric) or ruminants
Herbivore, carnivore, or omnivore?
A
Simple stomached
Omnivores
7
Q
Porcine
A
Multiple swine
8
Q
Sow
A
Female that has had a liter
9
Q
Gilt
A
Young female, has not had liter
10
Q
Boar
A
Male (unaltered)
11
Q
Barrow
A
Castrated male
12
Q
Young pigs are called piglets or
A
Shoats
13
Q
Farrow
A
To give birth
14
Q
Breeds are distinguished by
A
Hair color and ear position
15
Q
Do pigs gain heterosis from cross breeding
A
Yes
