Pigs (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Quizzes
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What term describes a young female pig that has not yet given birth to her first litter?
What term describes a young female pig that has not yet given birth to her first litter?
Gilt
Which characteristic is NOT typical of the Duroc breed?
Which characteristic is NOT typical of the Duroc breed?
Pink colour with black patches
How often must boars be replaced in the cross-cross breeding system?
How often must boars be replaced in the cross-cross breeding system?
Every 2 years
What is the gestation period for pigs (remembered as '3-3-3')?
What is the gestation period for pigs (remembered as '3-3-3')?
114 days
When should bonhams receive iron injections to prevent anaemia?
When should bonhams receive iron injections to prevent anaemia?
2-3 days after birth
What protein content should weaner ration contain?
What protein content should weaner ration contain?
18-20%
What is the Food Conversion Ratio (FCR) for weaners?
What is the Food Conversion Ratio (FCR) for weaners?
1.75
What temperature should be maintained in the weaner house?
What temperature should be maintained in the weaner house?
24°C
What is the average litter size for pigs?
What is the average litter size for pigs?
11 bonhams
Which symptom is NOT associated with anaemia in pigs?
Which symptom is NOT associated with anaemia in pigs?
Diamond-shaped skin rashes
What is a gilt in pig farming?
What is a gilt in pig farming?
A young female that hasn't given birth yet
How long is the gestation period for pigs?
How long is the gestation period for pigs?
114 days (3 months, 3 weeks, 3 days)
Which amino acids must be directly supplied in pig diets as they cannot synthesise them?
Which amino acids must be directly supplied in pig diets as they cannot synthesise them?
Lysine, methionine, threonine, tryptophan
Why is criss-cross breeding the predominant system in Ireland?
Why is criss-cross breeding the predominant system in Ireland?
Only boar needs to be purebred, reducing cost
What is the Food Conversion Ratio (FCR) for weaners?
What is the Food Conversion Ratio (FCR) for weaners?
1.75 kg feed per kg weight gain
What temperature should be maintained in the weaner house?
What temperature should be maintained in the weaner house?
24°C
When should bonhams receive iron injections to prevent anaemia?
When should bonhams receive iron injections to prevent anaemia?
At 2-3 days old
What protein percentage should weaner rations contain?
What protein percentage should weaner rations contain?
18-20%
What colour are Duroc pigs?
What colour are Duroc pigs?
Dark red/brown
How long must visitors be 'pig-free' before entering a pig unit for biosecurity?
How long must visitors be 'pig-free' before entering a pig unit for biosecurity?
Minimum 48 hours