Chapter 26 - Swine

Question 1

Duroc and Yorkshire breeds are examples of which type of swine?

Answer 1

Domestic

Question 2

Give an example of a strain of minipig.

Answer 2

Yucatan, Sinclair

Question 3

What is a hammock that is suspended above the floor to immobilized swine called?

Answer 3

A sling.

Question 4

What is farrowing?

Answer 4

Giving birth in swine.

Question 5

An uncastrated male pig is called a _____, a castrated male pig is called a _____, and a female pig is called a _____.

Answer 5

boar, barrow, sow or gilt

Question 6

What is the scientific name for the domestic pig?

Answer 6

Sus scrofa domestica

Question 7

Farrowing pens with guardrails are designed for what purpose?

Answer 7

To prevent a sow from smothering her piglets.

Question 8

What does trimming pigs’ hooves help prevent?

Answer 8

Lameness, difficulty walking, infections.

Question 9

What natural behavior causes swine to use their snouts to overturn water or feed bowls not secured to their pen?

Answer 9

Rooting

Question 10

What is the term for the two upper and lower canine teeth of boars?

Answer 10

Tusks