Unit 1: Swine Management Lesson I-III

Question 1

Scientific name for Swine

Answer 1

Sus scrofa domesticus

Question 2

Scientific name for Luzon Warty Pig

Answer 2

Sus philippinensis

Question 3

Scientific name for Palawan Bearded Pig

Answer 3

Sus barbatus

Question 4

Swine with both parents are registered members of the same breed.

Answer 4

Pure Breeds

Question 5

Swine that are small and lack the anatomical symmetry of standard breeds.

Answer 5

Philippine Native Swine

Question 6

General characteristics of native swine.

Answer 6

• Small and late maturing.
• Mostly solid black or black and white have small ears.
• Sway back and with weak pasterns.

Question 7

Performance & General characteristics of Landrace

Answer 7

• White in color, black skin spots/freckles are common.
• Known as the longest breed of swine (16 to 17 ribs).
• Known for its prolificacy and mothering ability under Philippine condition.

Question 8

Performance & General characteristics of Large White

Answer 8

• Should be entirely white in color.
  *Sows are noted as good mothers (Mother Breed).
• Raise large litters & are great milkers.
• Are excellent foragers and compare favorably with any other breed in feed economy.

Question 9

Performance & General characteristics of Duroc

Answer 9

• Has solid colors, ranging from golden brown to mahogany dark red.
• Small head to body ratio.
• Medium-sized jowl.
• Length of legs is proportionate to body depth and length.
• Considered as a superior breed in terms of growth rate and feed efficiency.
• Good muscle quality
• Probably the most resistant to stress.

Question 10

Performance & General characteristics of Pietrain

Answer 10

• Outstanding muscle development in the ham, loin and shoulder.
• Slow grower and being highly susceptible to stress.