Breeds of Pigs for Meat Production
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Which breed is known for its high milk production and great udder development in cooler climates?

  • Pietrain
  • Duroc
  • Hampshire (correct)
  • Poland China
  • Which breed is characterized by being black with a white belt, heavily muscled, and good foragers?

  • Hampshire (correct)
  • Duroc
  • Pietrain
  • Poland China
  • Which breed has characteristic rings of light pigmentation that carry white hair and lighter black pigmentation?

  • Poland China
  • Hampshire
  • Duroc
  • Pietrain (correct)
  • Which breed from the U.S. has roots most likely in Guinea pigs from Africa?

    <p>Poland China</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which breed is excellent feeders with a good rate of gain, originating in Ohio?

    <p>Poland China</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which breed is known to be very susceptible to PSS (Porcine Stress Syndrome) but is often used in crossbreeding programs?

    <p>Pietrain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which breed of British beef is naturally polled and known for very good marbling?

    <p>Angus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which breed, originally from Scotland, was brought to the U.S. in the 1870s and has females with good udders and high milk production for a beef breed?

    <p>Angus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which breed of British beef shares the same origin and general characteristics as Black Angus but is more moderate in frame size?

    <p>Red Angus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which breed association does not allow grading up within its breed?

    <p>Angus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which breed of cattle was not registered with Black Angus until a separate registration was formed in the 1950s?

    <p>Red Angus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which breed type outside of the British breeds can also marble just as well or better than Angus cattle?

    <p>Charolais</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following breeds is considered a maternal breed, known for its prolific nature and good milk production?

    <p>Landrace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which breed is known for its extremely large litter sizes, often producing 15-16 piglets per litter?

    <p>Meishan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which breed is considered a meat breed due to its heavy, lean muscling and is often used as a sire breed?

    <p>Hampshire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which breed is known for its long body, heavily muscled for a maternal breed, and originated in Yorkshire, England?

    <p>Yorkshire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which breed is known for its poor carcass qualities, making it less suitable for the U.S. market, but is valued for its research potential due to its genes influencing litter size?

    <p>Meishan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which breed is characterized by its large, droopy ears and can trace its origin back to stock imported from Denmark?

    <p>Landrace</p> Signup and view all the answers

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