General Swine Knowledge Test! Trivia Quiz

30 Questions | By Abates | Updated: Mar 20, 2022 | Attempts: 1756

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Below is a general swine knowledge test! Pigs are considered to be the smartest domesticated animals, and what they lack in eyesight they make up in good memory and a strong sense of smell. If you think you have adequate knowledge about pigs, their bodies, organs and even different breeds this quiz s for you. How about you take it and get to show off how skilled you actually are.

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1.

What is the name for a castrated male pig?
- A.
  
  Boar
- B.
  
  Gilt
- C.
  
  Shoat
- D.
  
  Barrow
2.

What is the name for a female pig that has not given birth yet?
- A.
  
  Sow
- B.
  
  Gilt
- C.
  
  Stag
- D.
  
  Prolific
3.

What is the term for the process of giving birth to pigs?
4.

The pig has a ruminant digestive system.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

Which breed of pig is all white with erect ears?
- A.
  
  Yorkshire
- B.
  
  Landrace
- C.
  
  Chester White
- D.
  
  Tamworth
6.

Which on of the following breeds is all black with a white belt?
- A.
  
  Duroc
- B.
  
  Hampshire
- C.
  
  Berkshire
- D.
  
  Blue Butt
7.

What is the term (s) for the average amount of gain per day based on the amount of feed fed?
8.

Which one of the following is NOT a major cut of meat?
- A.
  
  Ham
- B.
  
  Flore Flank
- C.
  
  Loin
- D.
  
  Ribs
9.

What is the feed conversion ratio for pigs?
- A.
  
  1 lbs of feed for 1 lb of gain
- B.
  
  2lbs of feed for 1 lb of gain
- C.
  
  3 lbs of feed for 1 lb of gain
- D.
  
  4 lbs of feed for 1 lb of gain
10.

Where does Bacon come from?
- A.
  
  Hams
- B.
  
  Loin
- C.
  
  Shoulder
- D.
  
  Belly / Ribs
11.

The right ear notches of your pig tell you what? (YOUR pig's right ear)
12.

What is a "Blue Butt" a cross between?
- A.
  
  A Landrace and Hampshire
- B.
  
  A solid black pig and a white pig
- C.
  
  A Chester white and a Hampshire
- D.
  
  A Yorkshire and a Hampshire
13.

What month was your pig most likely born?
- A.
  
  December
- B.
  
  January
- C.
  
  February
- D.
  
  March
14.

How many pounds is the average to be considered "Market Ready"?
- A.
  
  220
- B.
  
  280
- C.
  
  240
- D.
  
  250
15.

How many teats does a sow have?
- A.
  
  6-8
- B.
  
  8-10
- C.
  
  10-12
- D.
  
  12-14
16.

What is the main ingredient in your feed?
17.

The average market price for swine is $6/lb.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
18.

When showing your pig it is okay to hit them on their back with your show stick.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
19.

After you are done showing and the judge places you, before you leave the ring you are supposed to shake his / her hand.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
20.

Which one of the following things is NOT something you should have on hand while showing?
- A.
  
  Spray bottle
- B.
  
  Rag
- C.
  
  Small brush
- D.
  
  Show stick / cane
21.

If the judge has is back to you it is okay if you do not look at him/her.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
22.

How far away from the judge should you try to keep you and your pig? Pick the BEST answer.
- A.
  
  4-6 feet
- B.
  
  6-8 feet
- C.
  
  8-10 feet
- D.
  
  10-12 feet
23.

When you are in the show ring and your pig poops down its butt or rubs up against another pig with poop... What should you do?
- A.
  
  Ignore it and keep smiling at the judge
- B.
  
  Rub it off with your show stick
- C.
  
  Wipe it on your blue jacket sleeve
- D.
  
  Use your rag to wipe it off
24.

If your pig takes off running across the ring when you first enter, what do you do?
- A.
  
  Run after it... yelling.
- B.
  
  Say a profanity.
- C.
  
  Stop in your tracks.
- D.
  
  Walk calmly over to it and continue to look at the judge.
25.

If you weighed your pig 7 days ago and it was 215 lbs and today you weighed it and it was 227lbs, what is its the average daily gain?
- A.
  
  1.4 lbs per day
- B.
  
  1.5 lbs per day
- C.
  
  1.6 lbs per day
- D.
  
  1.7lbs per day