Question 1

A piglet's neonatal canines are referred to as _____.&#10;A)needle teeth&#10;B)tusks&#10;C)peg teeth&#10;D)fangs

Accepted Answer

Piglet's neonatal canines are called needle teeth because they are sharp and needle-like. They are also known as milk teeth, temporary teeth or deciduous teeth.

Question 2

Erysipelas is an infectious bacterial disease that is also known as _____.&#10;A)swine rabies&#10;B)Aujesky's disease&#10;C)red diamond disease&#10;D)mad cow disease

Accepted Answer

Erysipelas is also known as "red diamond disease," as the infected area often takes on a diamond-shaped appearance with a red color. The other options listed are incorrect and unrelated to erysipelas.

Question 3

When neutered, an adult male pig is called a _____.&#10;A)boar&#10;B)gelding&#10;C)gilt&#10;D)barrow

Accepted Answer

When a male pig is neutered, he is called a barrow. A boar refers to a sexually intact male pig, a gilt is a young female pig that has not yet given birth, and a gelding is a term used for a castrated male horse.

Question 4

A pig exposing its belly is _____.&#10;A)being submissive&#10;B)feeling content with the situation&#10;C)showing loyalty&#10;D)reinforcing its dominance

Accepted Answer

The answer of A pig exposing its belly is _____.&#10;A)being...

Question 5

Pigs have _____.&#10;A)two permanent canine teeth&#10;B)a gestation period of approximately 330 days&#10;C)four toes on each foot&#10;D)litters of two to three piglets

Accepted Answer

Pigs have four toes on each foot.

Question 6

Some pigs have an inherited condition that can cause malignant hyperthermia, also recognized as _____.&#10;A)porcine stress syndrome&#10;B)chronic fever disorder&#10;C)muscle rigor disease&#10;D)dippity pig syndrome

Accepted Answer

Malignant hyperthermia in pigs is also known as porcine stress syndrome.

Question 7

Pigs are _____.&#10;A)carnivores&#10;B)omnivores&#10;C)insectivores&#10;D)herbivores

Accepted Answer

Pigs are omnivores, meaning they eat both plants and animals. They have a varied diet that includes fruits, vegetables, grains, and even other animals like insects and small rodents.

Question 8

Federal law prohibits feeding to swine, including companion pigs.&#10;A)pumpkin&#10;B)human food&#10;C)pig slop&#10;D)dog food

Accepted Answer

The answer of Federal law prohibits feeding to swine, including...

Question 9

Which of the following statements is correct regarding pet pigs?&#10;A)Pigs are very clean.&#10;B)They cannot be easily housebroken.&#10;C)Pigs urinate and defecate where they sleep.&#10;D)They should be kept in the house.

Accepted Answer

Pigs are indeed very clean animals. Contrary to common misconceptions, they do not urinate or defecate where they sleep if given a choice. They can also be housebroken, similar to dogs, making them suitable for living indoors under the right conditions.

Question 10

Haematopinus suis is a large blood-sucking _____.&#10;A)swine mange&#10;B)pig louse&#10;C)pig-specific tick&#10;D)ear mite

Accepted Answer

Haematopinus suis is commonly known as the pig louse, which is a large blood-sucking ectoparasite that infests swine.

Deck 21: Miniature Pigs