Swine Production Basics

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Which percentage of all meat consumed by humans is pork?

  • 10%
  • 35% (correct)
  • 50%
  • 25%

What has caused a decrease in global production output by approximately 7% in 2020?

  • African Swine Flu
  • Decreased demand
  • COVID-19 pandemic (correct)
  • Natural disasters

What is a barrow?

  • A male pig over 6 months old that can be used for breeding
  • A female pig that has given birth
  • A young female pig that has not given birth
  • A young male pig that has been castrated (correct)

What is a gilt?

<p>A young female pig that has not given birth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is raising pigs a good option for backyard and small farmers?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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