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