Swine Notes Flashcards
What country is the #1 producer of hogs in the world?
China
What rank is Texas in the number of states that produce the most hogs?
15th
What two categories of hog is there?
Maternal Breed (white in color) and Terminal Breed (Black or dark in color)
What are all the maternal breeds of hog? (3)
Chester White
Landrace
Yorkshire
What are all the terminal breeds of hog? (6)
Berkshire Hampshire Spot Duroc Poland China Pietrain
Facts about Berkshire (3)
Originated in England
Black with 6 white points (legs, snout, tail)
Erect ears
Facts about Chester White (3)
Originated in Chester County, Pennsylvania
White in color
Drooped Ears
Facts about Duroc (2)
Originated in U.S.
Solid Red in color
Facts about Hamshire (3)
Developed in U.S.
Black with white belt
Erect ears
Facts about Landrace (3)
Originated in Denmark
White in Color
Drooped Ears
What is a female hog that has had babies called?
Sow
What is a female hog that has not had babies called?
Gilt
What is a male hog that has not been castrated called?
Boar
What is a male hog that has been castrated called?
Barrow
Facts about Poland China (3)
Originated in U.S.
Black with 6 white points (legs, snout, tail)
Drooped Ears
Facts about Spot (2)
Developed in Indiana
Black and White spots
Facts about Yorkshire (4)
Originated in England
White in Color
Known as the “Mother Breed”
Erect Ears
Facts about Pietrain (5)
Birthplace - Pietrain, Belgium Black and White spots Erect ears Extremely Muscular Normally stress positive
Why do hog owners not cut their pigs hair as short now?
When the pigs hair is very short it is harder for the machines at the slaughtering plant to pull the hair off.
How long does it take for a hog to bleed out?
6 - 6 1/2 Minuets
What is the purpose of the scalding tub?
To loosen the hair follicles of the hog.
What are some of the bi-products of a hog?
Cosmetics Brushes (hair brushes, paint brushes etc.) Dog Treats Football Leather
