Flashcards on Introduction to Pig Breeding and Pork Production
Introduction to Pig Breeding and Pork Production for Students
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Pig Breeding and Pork Production
7 cards
Card 1
Question: Why are pigs mainly kept on farms?
Answer: Pigs are mainly kept for meat production (pork and bacon).
Card 2
Question: How does the rate at which pigs accumulate body fat affect pig breeding?
Answer: Pigs accumulate body fat very quickly, especially at an early age, so proper feeding and reaching the right maturity are very important to control fat
Card 3
Question: Why is feeding important in pig breeding?
Answer: Feeding influences how quickly pigs become fat and affects the quality of meat and fat; a well-balanced diet helps prevent pigs from becoming over-fat
Card 4
Question: What are the distinguishing characteristics of pork pigs?
Answer: Pork pigs should have a wide body and heavy ham (kyla, sunka).
Card 5
Question: What are the distinguishing characteristics of bacon pigs?
Answer: Bacon pigs are usually longer and leaner than pork pigs.
Card 6
Question: Which parts of the pig yield the most valuable cuts of pork?
Answer: The most valuable cuts come from the back, loin and ham.
Card 7
Question: What mainly influences the quality of pork fat?
Answer: The quality of pork fat is influenced mainly by feeding; proper diet reduces the likelihood of over-fat pigs.