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