Deck 21: Swine Breed Identification and Production Management

Question 1

A pig can be dangerous during restraint.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

It is not possible to tie a pig.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

A group of pigs can easily be herded with a paddle.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

A reproductive disease in swine that is highly contagious and has no cure is:

A) brucellosis
B) leptospirosis
C) dermatitis
D) pseudo rabies

Question 5

A pig should be handled gently.

Question 6

It is best to stand behind a pig when attempting to use a hog snare or snubbing rope.

Question 7

A device that can be used to protect the handler's legs while trying to maneuver the pig is called a __________.

Question 8

Swine are docile and easy to handle.

Question 9

Which of the following states is a swine production state?

A) New York
B) Florida
C) Minnesota
D) California

Question 10

A common procedure that is used for the purpose of identification is

A) tail docking
B) ear notching
C) snaring
D) castration

Question 11

A pig will tolerate a bucket over its head to move it around.

Question 12

A disorder commonly affecting pigs related to environmental conditions is

A) Bang's disease
B) pneumonia
C) porcine stress syndrome
D) swine dysentery

Question 13

A hurdle should be used at the waist level.

Question 14

A hurdle can be used to move a pig safely.

Question 15

A pig can be held by the rear legs and elevated in the air.

Question 16

It is best to catch a pig by grasping the front leg.

Question 18

A __________ system includes feeder pigs that are fed until market weight.

Question 19

Piglets are capable of serious bite wounds.

Question 20

Swine diets are mainly __________ and __________ meal based.