Swine Unit Flashcards
What breed is this and what is one of its strengths?
Berkshire, lots of marbling
What breed is this and what is one of its strengths?
Poland China
What breed is this and what is one of its strengths?
Spotted Poland China
What breed is this and what is one of its strengths?
Duroc, high growth rate
What breed is this and what is one of its strengths?
Hampshire, Very lean and muscular
What breed is this and what is one of its strengths?
Chester white,
What breed is this and what is one of its strengths?
Landrace, litter size and milk
What breed is this and what is one of its strengths?
Yorkshire, Litter size and milk
What breed is this and what is one of its strengths?
Pietrain, extreme lean muscle growth
if a swine carcass is not acceptable, what would you call it?
Utility
what would this hogs muscle score be?
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What would this hogs muscle score be?
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What would this hogs Muscle score be?
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what is the equation of a us swine grade?
(4 x LRBF) - MS
4 times last rib back fat minus muscle score
How do animals get fat?
top to bottom, front to rear
