How to Raise Pigs - Exam
  • 1. What is the ideal temperature range for piglets in their first week?
A) 70-75°F
B) 60-65°F
C) 95-100°F
D) 85-90°F
  • 2. What is the term for the period of pregnancy in a sow?
A) Farrowing
B) Gestation
C) Lactation
D) Weaning
  • 3. How often should pigs have access to fresh water?
A) Once a day
B) Only during feeding
C) Twice a day
D) At all times
  • 4. What is the common name for porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS)?
A) Ringworm
B) Blue ear disease
C) Swine flu
D) Foot and mouth disease
  • 5. Which nutrient is most crucial for pig growth and muscle development?
A) Fats
B) Protein
C) Minerals
D) Carbohydrates
  • 6. What is the process of removing needle teeth from piglets called?
A) Castrating
B) Docking
C) Clipping
D) Tailing
  • 7. What is the ideal floor space for a finishing pig?
A) 2-4 sq ft
B) 5-7 sq ft
C) 8-10 sq ft
D) 12-14 sq ft
  • 8. What is the term for a young female pig that has not yet given birth?
A) Sow
B) Boar
C) Barrow
D) Gilt
  • 9. Which of these is a common internal parasite in pigs?
A) Fleas
B) Lice
C) Roundworms
D) Mites
  • 10. What is the purpose of providing rooting materials for pigs?
A) To increase weight gain
B) To satisfy natural behavior
C) To provide extra nutrition
D) To control temperature
  • 11. At what age are piglets typically weaned?
A) 1-2 weeks
B) 5-6 weeks
C) 7-8 weeks
D) 3-4 weeks
  • 12. What is the main cause of piglet crushing?
A) Cold temperatures
B) Sow lying down
C) Disease
D) Lack of space
  • 13. What is the purpose of ear notching in pigs?
A) Show preparation
B) Identification
C) Weight control
D) Disease prevention
  • 14. Which mineral is often supplemented to piglets to prevent anemia?
A) Potassium
B) Phosphorus
C) Calcium
D) Iron
  • 15. What is the ideal backfat thickness for market hogs?
A) 1.0-1.2 inches
B) 0.6-0.8 inches
C) 1.4-1.6 inches
D) 0.2-0.4 inches
  • 16. What is the term for a male pig that has been castrated?
A) Boar
B) Gilt
C) Sow
D) Barrow
  • 17. Which of the following is a zoonotic disease that can affect pigs?
A) Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae
B) Swine Flu
C) Erysipelas
D) Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae
  • 18. What is the purpose of tail docking piglets?
A) Prevent tail biting
B) For aesthetic reasons
C) Improve growth rate
D) Reduce disease
  • 19. What is a creep feed?
A) Feed for young piglets
B) A feed additive
C) Feed for boars
D) Feed for sows
  • 20. What is the average litter size for a sow?
A) 15-20 piglets
B) 8-14 piglets
C) 1-4 piglets
D) 5-7 piglets
  • 21. What is the ideal protein percentage for a grower pig diet?
A) 16-18%
B) 8-10%
C) 12-14%
D) 20-22%
  • 22. What does ad libitum feeding mean?
A) Restricted feeding
B) Feeding at specific times
C) Supplementing feed
D) Free access to feed
  • 23. What is the purpose of providing shade for pigs in hot weather?
A) Prevent heat stress
B) Protect from rain
C) Encourage eating
D) Improve sleep
  • 24. What is the withdrawal period for medication?
A) Time after birth
B) Time before slaughter
C) Time of vaccination
D) Time before breeding
  • 25. Which of these is a symptom of classical swine fever?
A) High fever
B) Excessive weight gain
C) Shiny coat
D) Increased appetite
  • 26. What is the proper way to dispose of dead pigs?
A) Burning in open pit
B) Composting/Burial
C) Leaving in the field
D) Dumping in the river
  • 27. What is a farrowing crate designed to prevent?
A) Sow crushing piglets
B) Piglet escaping
C) Drafts
D) Sow escaping
  • 28. What is the term for the process of a sow giving birth?
A) Gestation
B) Weaning
C) Parturition
D) Farrowing
  • 29. What is the primary function of colostrum for newborn piglets?
A) Provides energy
B) Aids digestion
C) Provides antibodies
D) Strengthens bones
  • 30. What is the best location to give intramuscular injection for pigs?
A) Ham muscles
B) Shoulder muscles
C) Neck muscles
D) Tail muscles
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