18 Questions
Which pesticide is commonly used for controlling flies and mosquitoes in swine production?
Cyromazine
What is the purpose of crossbreeding in swine production?
To increase profit through hybrid vigor
What is the purpose of administering iron injections to piglets?
To prevent iron deficiency anemia
When should sow/gilt be dewormed according to the given schedule?
1-2 weeks before breeding
Which vaccine is typically administered to piglets for protection against Mycoplasma?
Mixed-Bacterin vaccine
What breeding system involves mating animals of the same breed but different strains or lines?
Outbreeding
Which method of feeding in swine production involves allowing animals to eat as much as they want?
Wet feeding
In swine production, which type of semen collection involves using a teaser/dummy to stimulate the boar?
Using a teaser/dummy
What is the color of the semen typically evaluated in swine production?
Creamy white
What is the average volume of semen collected during swine production evaluation?
200ml
Which type of animals are typically marketed as gilt in the swine industry?
Female pigs ready for breeding
What type of feeding method involves specific quantities of feed based on the growth stage of the swine?
Phase feeding
What is the recommended weight range for swine in the market?
80-90 kg
Which age range is suitable for gilts in swine production?
5 months
What does a younger boar have that affects the quality of the meat?
High water holding capacity of tissue
What does PSE stand for in pork quality standards?
Pale, Soft, Exudative
Which factor is important before slaughtering swine to minimize accidental cutting of internal organs?
Fasting for 12-24 hours
What is one of the consequences of stressed swine in terms of pork quality?
Pale, Soft, Exudative meat
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