Swine Multiple Choice Questions

American Landrace

white in color, and they have prolific reproduction.

have a very long side (extra vertebrae) making them known for bacon.

Duroc Jerseys

have an excellent rate of gain and feed efficiency.

They are a very light golden to dark red color.

are second highest in numbers, and they produce large litters.

Hampshire

have a white belt around the shoulders and front legs while the rest of their body is black in color.

They have a long carcass that is high in muscle and low backfat.

Poland China

black with white feet, faces, and tips of the tail (6 white points).

They have heavy ham.

Tamworth

one of the oldest pig breeds.

They are varying shades of red.

very prepotent (great hereditary transmitting ability).

Vietnamese Potbellied

dwarf swine breed.

They are generally kept as porcine pets.

They are 3 feet long and 15 inches tall.

Yorkshires

are a mother breed, with large litters and good mothering abilities.

They have erect ears and are slightly dish faced.

are the most populous breed in the US.