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