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What is a key advantage of the extensive system in swine production?
What is a key advantage of the extensive system in swine production?
- Higher biosecurity
- Availability of sunshine (correct)
- Lower Production Efficiency
- Limited space for movement
Why do pigs raised outdoors tend to have lower levels of reproductive and growing efficiency?
Why do pigs raised outdoors tend to have lower levels of reproductive and growing efficiency?
- Better environmental impact
- Reduced physical activity
- Limited feed intake
- Increased energy expenditure (correct)
What is a downside of extensive systems in swine production related to biosecurity?
What is a downside of extensive systems in swine production related to biosecurity?
- Low risk of infectious diseases
- Difficulty in cleaning facilities (correct)
- Absence of wild boars
- Easier pathogen eradication
What is a potential environmental impact of extensive systems in swine production?
What is a potential environmental impact of extensive systems in swine production?
Why can labor be more intensive in extensive swine production compared to intensive systems?
Why can labor be more intensive in extensive swine production compared to intensive systems?
What makes the extensive system a sustainable food source for pigs?
What makes the extensive system a sustainable food source for pigs?
What is a key characteristic of the extensive system farming of swine?
What is a key characteristic of the extensive system farming of swine?
Why are disease incidence and worm infestations high in the extensive system farming of swine?
Why are disease incidence and worm infestations high in the extensive system farming of swine?
What is the primary advantage of an extensive swine system with regards to space?
What is the primary advantage of an extensive swine system with regards to space?
How does the extensive system farming of swine promote foraging behavior in pigs?
How does the extensive system farming of swine promote foraging behavior in pigs?
What role does large land area play in the extensive system farming of swine?
What role does large land area play in the extensive system farming of swine?
Why is the extensive system farming of swine suitable for regions with limited infrastructure?
Why is the extensive system farming of swine suitable for regions with limited infrastructure?
