How to Raise Pigs
  • 1. What is the ideal temperature range for piglets in their first week?
A) 85-90°F
B) 60-65°F
C) 95-100°F
D) 70-75°F
  • 2. What is the term for the period of pregnancy in a sow?
A) Farrowing
B) Lactation
C) Gestation
D) Weaning
  • 3. How often should pigs have access to fresh water?
A) Once a day
B) Only during feeding
C) At all times
D) Twice a day
  • 4. What is the common name for porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS)?
A) Swine flu
B) Blue ear disease
C) Foot and mouth disease
D) Ringworm
  • 5. Which nutrient is most crucial for pig growth and muscle development?
A) Minerals
B) Fats
C) Carbohydrates
D) Protein
  • 6. What is the process of removing needle teeth from piglets called?
A) Clipping
B) Tailing
C) Docking
D) Castrating
  • 7. What is the ideal floor space for a finishing pig?
A) 12-14 sq ft
B) 2-4 sq ft
C) 5-7 sq ft
D) 8-10 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) Lice
B) Fleas
C) Mites
D) Roundworms
  • 10. What is the purpose of providing rooting materials for pigs?
A) To increase weight gain
B) To control temperature
C) To provide extra nutrition
D) To satisfy natural behavior
  • 11. At what age are piglets typically weaned?
A) 5-6 weeks
B) 7-8 weeks
C) 3-4 weeks
D) 1-2 weeks
  • 12. What is the main cause of piglet crushing?
A) Cold temperatures
B) Sow lying down
C) Lack of space
D) Disease
  • 13. What is the purpose of ear notching in pigs?
A) Identification
B) Disease prevention
C) Show preparation
D) Weight control
  • 14. Which mineral is often supplemented to piglets to prevent anemia?
A) Calcium
B) Iron
C) Phosphorus
D) Potassium
  • 15. What is the ideal backfat thickness for market hogs?
A) 1.0-1.2 inches
B) 0.2-0.4 inches
C) 0.6-0.8 inches
D) 1.4-1.6 inches
  • 16. What is the term for a male pig that has been castrated?
A) Boar
B) Barrow
C) Gilt
D) Sow
  • 17. Which of the following is a zoonotic disease that can affect pigs?
A) Erysipelas
B) Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae
C) Swine Flu
D) Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae
  • 18. What is the purpose of tail docking piglets?
A) For aesthetic reasons
B) Improve growth rate
C) Reduce disease
D) Prevent tail biting
  • 19. What is a creep feed?
A) A feed additive
B) Feed for boars
C) Feed for sows
D) Feed for young piglets
  • 20. What is the average litter size for a sow?
A) 15-20 piglets
B) 1-4 piglets
C) 8-14 piglets
D) 5-7 piglets
  • 21. What is the ideal protein percentage for a grower pig diet?
A) 16-18%
B) 12-14%
C) 20-22%
D) 8-10%
  • 22. What does ad libitum feeding mean?
A) Free access to feed
B) Feeding at specific times
C) Supplementing feed
D) Restricted feeding
  • 23. What is the purpose of providing shade for pigs in hot weather?
A) Improve sleep
B) Protect from rain
C) Encourage eating
D) Prevent heat stress
  • 24. What is the withdrawal period for medication?
A) Time of vaccination
B) Time after birth
C) Time before breeding
D) Time before slaughter
  • 25. Which of these is a symptom of classical swine fever?
A) High fever
B) Increased appetite
C) Shiny coat
D) Excessive weight gain
  • 26. What is the proper way to dispose of dead pigs?
A) Composting/Burial
B) Dumping in the river
C) Leaving in the field
D) Burning in open pit
  • 27. What is a farrowing crate designed to prevent?
A) Drafts
B) Sow crushing piglets
C) Piglet escaping
D) Sow escaping
  • 28. What is the term for the process of a sow giving birth?
A) Farrowing
B) Parturition
C) Gestation
D) Weaning
  • 29. What is the primary function of colostrum for newborn piglets?
A) Aids digestion
B) Provides antibodies
C) Strengthens bones
D) Provides energy
  • 30. What is the best location to give intramuscular injection for pigs?
A) Shoulder muscles
B) Neck muscles
C) Tail muscles
D) Ham muscles
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