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What is a defining characteristic of the Ashanti Dwarf Pig?
What is a defining characteristic of the Ashanti Dwarf Pig?
The Large White breed has a coat color that is primarily black.
The Large White breed has a coat color that is primarily black.
False (B)
What is the body size of a matured female Landrace?
What is the body size of a matured female Landrace?
320 kg
The Berkshire pig is identifiable by its black coat with white ______.
The Berkshire pig is identifiable by its black coat with white ______.
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Which pig breed has pendulous ears?
Which pig breed has pendulous ears?
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Match the following pig breeds with their characteristics:
Match the following pig breeds with their characteristics:
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The matured male Ashanti Dwarf Pig typically weighs between 40 - 60kg.
The matured male Ashanti Dwarf Pig typically weighs between 40 - 60kg.
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What characteristic describes the body size of a matured male Large White?
What characteristic describes the body size of a matured male Large White?
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Which of the following pig breeds has a coat color described as iron brown or rusty brown?
Which of the following pig breeds has a coat color described as iron brown or rusty brown?
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The matured male Meishan pig weighs more than the matured female Meishan pig.
The matured male Meishan pig weighs more than the matured female Meishan pig.
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What are two important factors to consider when choosing a pig breed?
What are two important factors to consider when choosing a pig breed?
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The Duroc breed of pigs is described as having _____ ears.
The Duroc breed of pigs is described as having _____ ears.
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Match the following pig breeds with their mature weights:
Match the following pig breeds with their mature weights:
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Study Notes
Course Information
- Course name: ANIM 211
- Course topic: Pig Breeds
- Lecture date: January 13, 2025
- University: University of Ghana
Lessons from Lecture Two
- Pig production systems were discussed
- Student views on the PowerPoint presentation were considered
Objectives of the Lecture
- Physically identify various pig breeds
- Understand characteristics (xtics) of different pig breeds
Mode of Delivery
- Lecture format
- Student activities were planned
What is a Breed?
- A breed is a group of living organisms
- Distinguished by physical traits
- These traits can be passed down through generations
Breed Characteristics
- Coat colour
- Ear type
- Backline shape
- Body size are features used to describe pig breeds
Ashanti Dwarf Pig (Local Pig)
- Coat colours: black, grey, white, brown
- Ear type: somewhat erect
- Backline shape: curved
- Body size: small
- Matured male weight: 40-60 kg
- Matured female weight: 30-50 kg
Large White (Yorkshire)
- Coat colour: white
- Ear type: erect
- Backline shape: straight
- Body size: large
- Matured male weight: 300-450 kg
- Matured female weight: 250-350 kg
Landrace
- Coat colour: white
- Ear type: pendulous
- Backline shape: curved
- Body size: large
- Matured male weight: 380 kg
- Matured female weight: 320 kg
Berkshire
- Coat colour: black with white "socks"
- Ear type: erect
- Backline shape: curved
- Body size: large
- Matured male weight: 300-450 kg
- Matured female weight: 250-350 kg
Hampshire
- Coat colour: black with white belt on shoulder
- Ear type: erect
- Backline shape: straight
- Body size: medium
- Matured male weight: 300 kg
- Matured female weight: 250 kg
Duroc
- Coat colour: iron brown or rusty brown
- Ear type: pendulous
- Backline shape: curved
- Body size: large
- Matured male weight: 400 kg
- Matured female weight: 350 kg
Meishan Pig
- Coat colour: black
- Ear type: pendulous
- Backline shape: curved
- Body size: small to medium
- Matured male weight: 150 kg
- Matured female weight: 120 kg
Other Pig Breeds
- Large Black
- Middle White
- Tamworth
- Poland China
- Cantonese
- Pietrain
Choice of Breed
- Personal preferences (color, size, performance)
- Acclimatization to the local area
- Resistance to local diseases
- Compatibility with the production goal
Constraints to Pig Production
- Prejudices
- Religious barriers
- Inadequate feed
- Competition with humans
- Poor housing
- Diseases and pests
- Reproductive wastage
- Inadequate healthcare
Remedies to Constraints
- Education (for prejudices)
- Proper site selection (for religion)
- Cheaper local feed alternatives (for inadequate feed)
- Strict biosecurity and vaccination (for diseases)
- Supervision (for reproductive wastage)
Student Activity
- Reflect on the lecture.
- Prepare 5 multiple choice questions with 5 possible answers, including the correct answer.
- Bonus marks awarded for correctly answering selected questions
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Description
Test your knowledge on pig breeds covered in ANIM 211. This quiz explores various characteristics of different pig breeds, production systems, and specific breeds like the Ashanti Dwarf Pig and Large White. Assess your understanding and abilities in identifying and describing these breeds.
