Native Pig Characteristics Quiz

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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'?

Limousine

Chester White

Spotted

Poland China (correct)

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?

Poland China Signup and view all the answers

What color is the Modern Poland China breed?

Black with six white points Signup and view all the answers

Which breed is characterized by having black skin and thick backfat?

Berkshire Signup and view all the answers

In which area is the Poland China breed's native home located?

Southern Ohio in the Miami Valley Signup and view all the answers

'Upgrades' in pig breeding refer to:

Crossbreeding different pig breeds Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is NOT commonly associated with native pigs?

High resistance to diseases Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key physical features of Landrace pigs?

White color with black skin spots Signup and view all the answers

What is a common claim made about the native pig's reproductive rate?

Highly prolific Signup and view all the answers

The Landrace breed is known for its:

Longest breed of swine Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the Luzon Warty pig from other native pigs?

Philippinensis scientific name Signup and view all the answers

In terms of resistance to pests and diseases, native pigs are more known for their:

Adaptation to farming systems Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the advantages of swine production mentioned in the text?

Efficient converters of feed into human food Signup and view all the answers

Which factor contributes to heavy losses in swine production, as per the text?

Diseases and parasites Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the disadvantages of swine production related to feed, according to the text?

Feed adulteration and supply are critical problems Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic makes swine advantageous in terms of turning them into cash, as stated in the text?

High dressing percentage Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the disadvantages of swine production related to labor, according to the text?

High objection to characteristic odor Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the acceptance of pork meat, as per the text?

Pork is traditionally accepted as table meat Signup and view all the answers

What is a distinguishing characteristic of the Landrace breed?

Small head and light neck in relation to its body Signup and view all the answers

Why do some animal breeders shy away from pigs with large drooping ears?

Due to the belief that it affects the animal's mobility Signup and view all the answers

What is a common objection to the Landrace breed regarding its physical structure?

Weak legs and pasterns, especially on hind legs Signup and view all the answers

Which breed is known for being entirely white in color with minimal black pigment spots?

Yorkshire/Large White Signup and view all the answers

What are the six distinct white points on a Modern Poland China pig?

One point on the face and five on the body Signup and view all the answers

Which breed of pig is known for its late maturing and small litter size?

Chester White Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of synthetic breeds (hybrids) of pigs?

They exhibit heterosis Signup and view all the answers

Which breed of pig has a long-bodied conformation with a deep side and smooth back?

Limousine Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinct peculiarity of the Poland China breed's face?

Slightly curved face Signup and view all the answers

Which breed of pig is characterized by having a full jowl and naturally drooping ears?

Chester White Signup and view all the answers

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?

Better exploitation of heterosis Signup and view all the answers

Why does the synthetic hybridization program require technical expertise and material resources?

To evaluate the genetic quality of the purebreds Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes synthetic hybrid sows from other breeds?

High fertility and uniform litter size Signup and view all the answers

In terms of growth rate, feed conversion efficiency, and carcass quality, what stands out about slaughter hybrid pigs?

Outstanding growth rate, feed conversion efficiency, and carcass quality Signup and view all the answers

What is a common physical characteristic of most hybrid pigs introduced into the country?

White color with good muscle development Signup and view all the answers

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.