Plantains are which type of crop?

Answer to #1

D

Answer to #2

Pigs are moved into a nursery when they weigh around 10 to 15 pounds. Such a facility has a slotted floor that allows waste material to fall through to keep the floor cleaner and drier. Male pigs are castrated to prevent aggressiveness, avoid pregnant females, and prevents off-flavored meat when the pigs are slaughtered. All pigs have their tails docked to keep the other pigs from biting them and are fed on a scientifically balanced diet.

Answer to #3

B

Answer to #4

The predominant breeds of swine are Yorkshire, Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace, Berkshire, Spotted, Chester White, Poland China, and Pietrain.

Answer to #5

B

Answer to #6

In a confinement operation, the hogs have sufficient space to be comfortable and grow at a fast rate. They are not allowed to run loose in a pasture. They are all similar in size, age, and sex. The houses are climate-controlled, so the hogs are protected from the heat, cold, and rain. The overhead cost is high, but less labor is needed to care for the pigs. They are taken care of with automatic feeders and waterers. They are less likely to pick up parasites or contract diseases, because the houses are cleaned and disinfected.

In a free-range operation, the pigs are allowed to roam freely and can eat acorns, roots, and other wild plants. The pigs tend to spread out more and are harder to keep track of. There is no climate control or disease-reduced environment.

Answer to #7

B

Answer to #8

Farrowing is when the piglets are born. The sow usually has nine to ten piglets. Most pigs are farrowed in climate-controlled houses where the mother is kept in a crate to prevent her from injuring the pigs as she lies down.

Growing is the time from weaning to finishing. The pigs are weaned at 40 to 60 pounds and are placed with other pigs of similar size, age, and sex in a confinement operation. They are fed a high-protein diet to promote growth and muscle development.

Finishing begins at 20 weeks. This is the time where they are fed to reach proper market weight and condition. They should be finished at a desired weight of 220 to 260 pounds.

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