PURDUE EXTENSION BOONE COUNTY
4-H SWINE WORKSHEETS
Grade 5-D
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Grade:
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1. Which of the following is not a symptom of pen overcrowding?
a. Tail Biting
b. Increased Gain
c. Increased Feed Consumption
d. Cannibalism
2. How many square feet per pig do pigs weighing 100-150 pounds need?
3. True or False: Pigs will usually dung in a wet area.
4. True or False: If the sleeping area is too small, pigs will dung there.
5. True or False: Pigs do not need shade in the summer.
6. True or False: Pigs should have access to fresh air.
7. What is the preferred temperature range for grown pigs that weigh 75-150
pounds?
8. True or False: Fly eggs will not hatch when manure is completely dry.
9. True or False: Fly eggs only hatch when manure is in a flowable liquid form.
10.
True or False: A manure handling system should quickly convert manure
to a very wet or very dry form.
11.
Why is contamination of groundwater such a big concern?
Answers can be found in the OSU Swine Resource Handbook – 4-H 134R.
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12.
List three ways to keep pigs cool in hot weather.
13.
In cold weather, enclosed facilities need a sufficient rate of air movement to
remove
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Which of the following are not factors that affect the pig’s environment?
(circle all that apply)
a. Weight
d. Humidity
b. Temperature
e. Air Movement
c. Water
f. Feed
Quality Assurance Crossword
Across:
4. Animal ______ is properly training and caring for your livestock.
6. It is your ________ to treat your livestock humanely.
7. Basic animal needs include water, food, ______and care.
8. Good ________ is important for healthy animals.
Down:
1. It is essential to provide a safe product to the ________.
2. Proper animal ________ should be every livestock member's goal.
3. Always use proper ________________ techniques.
5. Always follow the correct ________ times when treating animals.