Murphy Brown Hog Farming Quiz
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What is the top priority for Murphy Brown in their animal production?

  • Ensuring the well-being of their animals (correct)
  • Minimizing the cost of animal care
  • Maximizing the speed of animal growth
  • Expanding the scale of animal production
  • What is the purpose of moving pregnant sows from the gestation barn to the farrowing barn two days before giving birth?

  • To prepare the sows for the weaning process
  • To administer necessary vaccinations to the pregnant sows
  • To facilitate the birthing process and care for the newborn piglets (correct)
  • To reduce the stress on the pregnant sows
  • What is the purpose of docking the tails of piglets and administering an iron shot during their first days?

  • Prevent injury and boost their immune system (correct)
  • Enhance their taste and flavor
  • Control their growth and development
  • Reduce the need for medical care
  • Why are male piglets castrated at an early stage?

    <p>To prevent sexual maturity which would alter the taste of the pork</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using noisemakers to move piglets into their pens in the nursery barn?

    <p>To move piglets without physical force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Murphy Brown's approach to raising hogs?

    <p>Murphy Brown is committed to raising hogs safely and humanely.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Murphy Brown converting from individual gestation stalls to group sow housing?

    <p>Murphy Brown is converting in response to customer requests.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of colostrum for piglets?

    <p>Colostrum contains natural antibodies and nutrients that newborns need for a healthy start.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to piglets three weeks after birth?

    <p>They are weaned from their mothers and moved to the nursery barn.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do nursery workers move piglets into their pens?

    <p>Nursery workers use simple noisemakers to move piglets into their pens without physical force.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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