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What is the distinct peculiarity of the Berkshire breed?
What is the distinct peculiarity of the Berkshire breed?
- Short and upturned nose (correct)
- Long and curved ears
- Pink skin with black spots
- Small and pointed tail
Which breed is known as the 'Hot Type' or 'Big Type Poland China'?
Which breed is known as the 'Hot Type' or 'Big Type Poland China'?
- Limousine
- Chester White
- Spotted
- Poland China (correct)
What is a major objection to the Berkshire breed?
What is a major objection to the Berkshire breed?
- Large litter size at birth and weaning
- Thin backfat
- Early maturing
- Small litter size at birth and weaning (correct)
Which breed is described as having a face of medium length and slightly curved?
Which breed is described as having a face of medium length and slightly curved?
What color is the Modern Poland China breed?
What color is the Modern Poland China breed?
Which breed is characterized by having black skin and thick backfat?
Which breed is characterized by having black skin and thick backfat?
In which area is the Poland China breed's native home located?
In which area is the Poland China breed's native home located?
'Upgrades' in pig breeding refer to:
'Upgrades' in pig breeding refer to:
Which characteristic is NOT commonly associated with native pigs?
Which characteristic is NOT commonly associated with native pigs?
What is one of the key physical features of Landrace pigs?
What is one of the key physical features of Landrace pigs?
What is a common claim made about the native pig's reproductive rate?
What is a common claim made about the native pig's reproductive rate?
The Landrace breed is known for its:
The Landrace breed is known for its:
What distinguishes the Luzon Warty pig from other native pigs?
What distinguishes the Luzon Warty pig from other native pigs?
In terms of resistance to pests and diseases, native pigs are more known for their:
In terms of resistance to pests and diseases, native pigs are more known for their:
What is one of the advantages of swine production mentioned in the text?
What is one of the advantages of swine production mentioned in the text?
Which factor contributes to heavy losses in swine production, as per the text?
Which factor contributes to heavy losses in swine production, as per the text?
What is one of the disadvantages of swine production related to feed, according to the text?
What is one of the disadvantages of swine production related to feed, according to the text?
Which characteristic makes swine advantageous in terms of turning them into cash, as stated in the text?
Which characteristic makes swine advantageous in terms of turning them into cash, as stated in the text?
What is one of the disadvantages of swine production related to labor, according to the text?
What is one of the disadvantages of swine production related to labor, according to the text?
Which statement best describes the acceptance of pork meat, as per the text?
Which statement best describes the acceptance of pork meat, as per the text?
What is a distinguishing characteristic of the Landrace breed?
What is a distinguishing characteristic of the Landrace breed?
Why do some animal breeders shy away from pigs with large drooping ears?
Why do some animal breeders shy away from pigs with large drooping ears?
What is a common objection to the Landrace breed regarding its physical structure?
What is a common objection to the Landrace breed regarding its physical structure?
Which breed is known for being entirely white in color with minimal black pigment spots?
Which breed is known for being entirely white in color with minimal black pigment spots?
What are the six distinct white points on a Modern Poland China pig?
What are the six distinct white points on a Modern Poland China pig?
Which breed of pig is known for its late maturing and small litter size?
Which breed of pig is known for its late maturing and small litter size?
What is a common characteristic of synthetic breeds (hybrids) of pigs?
What is a common characteristic of synthetic breeds (hybrids) of pigs?
Which breed of pig has a long-bodied conformation with a deep side and smooth back?
Which breed of pig has a long-bodied conformation with a deep side and smooth back?
What is the distinct peculiarity of the Poland China breed's face?
What is the distinct peculiarity of the Poland China breed's face?
Which breed of pig is characterized by having a full jowl and naturally drooping ears?
Which breed of pig is characterized by having a full jowl and naturally drooping ears?
What is the primary genetic advantage of utilizing a complete four-line synthetic hybridization program compared to using a terminal sire with two-line crossbred gilt?
What is the primary genetic advantage of utilizing a complete four-line synthetic hybridization program compared to using a terminal sire with two-line crossbred gilt?
Why does the synthetic hybridization program require technical expertise and material resources?
Why does the synthetic hybridization program require technical expertise and material resources?
What distinguishes synthetic hybrid sows from other breeds?
What distinguishes synthetic hybrid sows from other breeds?
In terms of growth rate, feed conversion efficiency, and carcass quality, what stands out about slaughter hybrid pigs?
In terms of growth rate, feed conversion efficiency, and carcass quality, what stands out about slaughter hybrid pigs?
What is a common physical characteristic of most hybrid pigs introduced into the country?
What is a common physical characteristic of most hybrid pigs introduced into the country?
Study Notes
- Swine production has advantages such as efficient feed conversion, high prolificacy, low investment compared to other livestock, early cash conversion, high salvage values, and high dressing percentage.
- However, disadvantages include susceptibility to diseases, feed adulteration issues, price fluctuations, high labor requirement during farrowing, and objectionable odor from swine enterprises.
- Production systems in the swine industry include the sow herd enterprise with options like farrow to feeder, farrow to finish, and farrow to breeder operations.
- The boar-for-hire enterprise involves breeding boars used for servicing sows in the community for a fee; it has advantages like low start-up capital and quick returns, but disadvantages like disease risks and variability in pig characteristics.
- Purebreeds in the swine industry include Landrace known for bacon production, Duroc for growth rate and stress resistance, Pietrain mostly black and white, Berkshire for meat quality but with small litter size, Poland China with black color and white points, and other breeds like Spotted, Limousine, Chester white, Hereford, Tamworth, Large black, and Chinese Taihu pigs.
- There are also upgrades and synthetic breeds (hybrids) in the industry to capitalize on heterosis through genetic engineering.
- Native pig breeds in the Philippines include Luzon Warty pig (Sus philippinensis) and Palawan Bearded pig (Sus barbatus).
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Test your knowledge on the characteristics of native pigs, including size, color, general conformation, and motherly instinct. Explore the traits that distinguish these pigs from one another and from other breeds.
