Terminal Sire Breeds

Question 1

What is the definition of terminal sire breed?

Answer 1

Any breed of swine that has high growth rate and high carcass quality

Question 2

Duroc

Answer 2

(large body size, droopy ears, red coat)
Second most common purebred breed
Rugged characteristics
Outdoor operations
Excellent feed efficiency and growth rate
Sows are protective and prolific

Question 3

Berkshire

Answer 3

(medium body size, erect ears, black coat, white legs and patches on head and tail)
Fourth most common purebred breed
Produces high quality carcass

Question 4

Hampshire

Answer 4

(medium body size, erect ears, black coat, white belt)
Fifth most common purebred breed
Extremely lean, wel-muscled carcass
Sows are prolific and have good longevity

Question 5

Spotted Swine (Spots)

Answer 5

(large body, droopy ears, black and white spotted coat)
Sixth most common purebred breed
Muscular carcass
Excellent growth rates and feed efficiency

Question 6

Poland China

Answer 6

(very large body size, droopy ears, black coat, white face)
Eighth most common purebred breed
Known for its ruggedness and sound frame
Very rapid growth rate