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Swine

Swine. Wake Forest- Rolesville High School Michael Johnson and Brett Capps. Terminology for Swine. Barrow- castrated young male swine. Boar- male that has not been castrated. Stag- male castrated after reaching maturity. Terminology for Swine.

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Swine

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  1. Swine Wake Forest-Rolesville High School Michael Johnson and Brett Capps

  2. Terminology for Swine Barrow- castrated young male swine Boar- male that has not been castrated Stag- male castrated after reaching maturity

  3. Terminology for Swine Gilt – Young female that has not given birth Sow – Older female that has given birth Pig – Baby swine

  4. Parts of the Swine

  5. Parts of the Swine

  6. Common Breeds of Swine

  7. Swine Breeds- American Landrace -

  8. Swine Breeds- American Landrace - • American Landrace • White color • Long Body • Long lobed forward ears • Large litters • Mothering ability • Originated in Denmark

  9. Swine Breeds- Duroc -

  10. Swine Breeds- Duroc - • Duroc • Red color • Drooped ears • Good growth rate • Good feed conversion

  11. Swine Breeds- Hampshire -

  12. Swine Breeds- Hampshire - • Hampshire • Black with white belt • Erect ears • Good muscle production • Very lean

  13. Swine Breeds- Yorkshire -

  14. Swine Breeds- Yorkshire - • Yorkshire • White color • Erect ears • Known for a large litter • Good feed efficiency • High growth rate • Good mothering ability • Long carcasses

  15. Swine Breeds- Poland China -

  16. Swine Breeds- Spotted Swine -

  17. Swine Breeds- Tamworth -

  18. Swine Breeds- Berkshire -

  19. Swine Breeds- Chester White -

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