Evaluating Breeding and Market Hogs

The video tutorial introduces livestock judging, focusing on market hogs and breeding gilts. It covers the fundamentals of livestock judging, including the importance of understanding body parts and characteristics. The session provides detailed criteria for evaluating market hogs, emphasizing muscle, structure, and design. A practical activity allows participants to apply these principles. The tutorial concludes with an evaluation of breeding gilts, highlighting the differences from market hogs and the importance of maternal characteristics.

What is the primary goal of livestock judging?

• To determine the age of the animal

• To assess the health of the animal

• To measure the weight of the animal

• To evaluate how good or bad an animal is by comparing it to the ideal

Which characteristic is most important for an ideal market hog?

• Height of the hog

• Length of the tail

• Heavy muscled and wide

• Color of the hog

Why is body volume important in market hogs?

• It shows the hog's age

• It indicates the hog's ability to grow and gain weight

• It helps in determining the color of the hog

• It determines the hog's speed

What does structural correctness in pigs influence?

• The pig's ability to swim

• The pig's color

• The pig's movement and growth efficiency

• The pig's ability to perform tricks

What is meant by 'eye appeal' in livestock judging?

• The color of the animal's eyes

• The animal's ability to see clearly

• The size of the animal's eyes

• The overall attractiveness and good looks of the animal

What is the primary focus when evaluating a market hog?

• Diet and feeding habits

• Age and weight

• Muscle, leanness, and structural correctness

• Color and pattern

When assessing pigs in a video, what is the recommended approach?

• Focus on their color

• Compare them directly to each other

• Evaluate each pig individually

• Consider their feeding habits

What is a key difference in evaluating breeding gilts compared to market hogs?

• Breeding gilts are evaluated for their diet

• Breeding gilts are evaluated for their speed

• Breeding gilts are evaluated for their maternal characteristics

• Breeding gilts are evaluated for their color

What does a 'seven and seven underline' refer to in breeding gilts?

• Seven muscles on each side

• Seven spots on each side

• Seven colors on each side

• Seven teats on each side

Why is structural correctness emphasized more in breeding gilts?

• Because they need to be functional for breeding

• Because they are heavier

• Because they are more colorful

• Because they are faster