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Swine Notes Flashcards

1
Q

What country is the #1 producer of hogs in the world?

A

China

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2
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What rank is Texas in the number of states that produce the most hogs?

A

15th

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3
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What two categories of hog is there?

A

Maternal Breed (white in color) and Terminal Breed (Black or dark in color)

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4
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What are all the maternal breeds of hog? (3)

A

Chester White
Landrace
Yorkshire

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5
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What are all the terminal breeds of hog? (6)

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Berkshire
Hampshire
Spot
Duroc
Poland China
Pietrain
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6
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Facts about Berkshire (3)

A

Originated in England
Black with 6 white points (legs, snout, tail)
Erect ears

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7
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Facts about Chester White (3)

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Originated in Chester County, Pennsylvania
White in color
Drooped Ears

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8
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Facts about Duroc (2)

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Originated in U.S.

Solid Red in color

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9
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Facts about Hamshire (3)

A

Developed in U.S.
Black with white belt
Erect ears

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10
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Facts about Landrace (3)

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Originated in Denmark
White in Color
Drooped Ears

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11
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What is a female hog that has had babies called?

A

Sow

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12
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What is a female hog that has not had babies called?

A

Gilt

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13
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What is a male hog that has not been castrated called?

A

Boar

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14
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What is a male hog that has been castrated called?

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Barrow

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15
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Facts about Poland China (3)

A

Originated in U.S.
Black with 6 white points (legs, snout, tail)
Drooped Ears

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16
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Facts about Spot (2)

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Developed in Indiana

Black and White spots

17
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Facts about Yorkshire (4)

A

Originated in England
White in Color
Known as the “Mother Breed”
Erect Ears

18
Q

Facts about Pietrain (5)

A 
Birthplace - Pietrain, Belgium
Black and White spots
Erect ears
Extremely Muscular
Normally stress positive
19
Q

Why do hog owners not cut their pigs hair as short now?

A

When the pigs hair is very short it is harder for the machines at the slaughtering plant to pull the hair off.

20
Q

How long does it take for a hog to bleed out?

A

6 - 6 1/2 Minuets

21
Q

What is the purpose of the scalding tub?

A

To loosen the hair follicles of the hog.

22
Q

What are some of the bi-products of a hog?

A 
Cosmetics
Brushes (hair brushes, paint brushes etc.)
Dog Treats
Football
Leather

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