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Topic # 3122
Swine Breeds
Adam Nash
Originated in Denmark with drooped ears and white _____________
Originated in England, black with white legs and erect ears__________________
White with drooped ears and know as the “mother breed” ___________________
Red with drooped ears and know for meat ___________________
Meat bread, oldest breed in America ______________________
Drooped ear crossbreed with Berkshires and Durocs ____________________
General
Estrus comes every _______ days
Swine Gestation is _______ days
What are 4 things swine producers must do to piglets after birth
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What are the three selection based criteria to consider when choosing swine?
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3.
Breeds
Originated in Denmark with drooped ears and white Landrace
Originated in England, black with white legs and erect ears Berkshire
White with drooped ears and know as the “mother breed” Chester White
Red with drooped ears and know for meat Duroc
Meat bread, oldest breed in America Hampshire
Drooped ear crossbreed with Berkshires and Durocs Hereford
General
Estrus comes every 21 days
Swine Gestation is 114 days
What are 4 things swine producers must do to piglets after birth
1. Give 1/4 cc iron shot
2. Clips teeth
3. Castrate
4. Ear notch
What are the three selection based criteria to consider when choosing swine?
1. Visual Appraisal
2. Production Testing
3. Pedigree Evaluation