Question 1

A farrowing ____________________ is a sow holding area with guardrails and floor junctures that allow young pigs to escape.

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Question 2

Define the underlined terms in the following case study. An owner presented for examination a female swine specimen from her closed herd . The animal demonstrated distinctive ear notching , as well as ringing . Using size as the indicator, the veterinarian estimated the animal to be a starter pig . Given the animal's condition, the veterinarian suspected the animal to be exhibiting porcine respiratory and reproductive syndrome .

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Question 3

Match between columns
                        Premises: piles
Mycoplasma
rotavirus
hog-tight
feeder-to-finish
farrow-to-wean
farrow-to-finish
sling
finisher pig
swine influenza
casting
hog snare
grower pig
starter pig
Pasteurella

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Question 4

The degree of fat on an animal that is ready for slaughter is known as ____________________.

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Question 5

____________________ are the overgrown canine teeth of boars.

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Question 6

A swine operation that houses breeding sows and offspring until they reach weaning age or weight is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  farrow-to-finish 
B)  feeder-to-finish 
C)  feeder-to-wean 
D)  farrow-to-wean

Question 7

The odor of pork harvested from an adult boar is known as __________ __________.

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Question 8

____________________ teeth are the eight temporary incisors and canine teeth of young swine.

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Question 9

In swine, a dunging pattern identifies which of the following?

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A)  tendency for animals to eliminate wastes in a particular location 
B)  level of odor of aged pork 
C)  ability of animals to enter or leave established herds 
D)  number of moves between litters

Question 10

The common term for a prolapsed rectum in swine is:

Accepted Answer

A)  casts 
B)  piles 
C)  slings 
D)  rings

Question 11

Which of the following describes transmissible gastroenteritis?

Accepted Answer

A)  herpesvirus infection associated with pyrexia and neurologic signs 
B)  rotavirus associated with villous destruction in the intestine 
C)  bacteria causing respiratory disease associated with acute onset 
D)  coronviral disease characterized by villous destruction of the jejunum

Question 12

During the process of ear ____________________, various patterns are cut into pigs' ears as a means of identification.

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Question 13

A feeder or ____________________ pig is a swine from about 10 to 40 pounds.

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Question 14

A herd that restricts the entrance of new animals is considered which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  open 
B)  started 
C)  finished 
D)  closed

Exam 21: Hog Haven