Quiz 1

STUDENT’S NAME: DATE: Score: ___ _

TEACHER’S NAME: GRADE/SECTION:
1. If possible, the total farrowing unit should be cleaned completely of organic matter, disinfected, and
left unused for before a new group of sows is placed in the unit.
A. 5-7 days C. 4-6 days
B. 5-6 days D. 3-5 days
2. Why is it important to bathe sows that are near farrowing?
A. To improve their skin condition
B. To reduce stress and promote relaxation
C. To minimize the risk of bacterial contamination
D. To enhance maternal behavior
3. What is the purpose of guardrails or slatted space in farrowing pens?
A) To enhance social interaction among piglets
B) To provide a comfortable resting area for sows
C) To facilitate the process of artificial insemination
D) It is a space where piglets can escape the risk of crushing when the sow lies down.
4. Why should pig pens be oriented with doors away from prevailing winds in animal husbandry?
A) To create a more aesthetically pleasing design
B) To minimize noise disturbance for the pigs
C) To avoid too much wind to enter and to create comfortable environment for the pigs
D) To facilitate easy access for the caretakers
5. During prefarrow in the facility, sows can be fed as they have been during gestation, that is limit fed
g depending on weather and housing conditions.
A. 2-3lb./day C. 8-9lb./day
B. 4-6lb./day D. 1-2lb./day
6. This stage begins with muscular contractions and ends with complete cervical dilation that allows the
fetuses to enter the pelvic or birth canal. The only outward signs of this stage are abdominal discomfort
and restlessness.
A. Stage 1 C. Stage 3
B. Stage 2 D. Stage 4
7. Expulsion of Placental Membranes.
A. Stage 1 C. Stage 3
B. Stage 2 D. Stage 4
8. Fetal Expulsion. This stage begins when the first fetus enters the pelvic canal, with visible abdominal
contractions and ends with delivery of the last fetus.
A. Stage 1 C. Stage 3
B. Stage 2 D. Stage 4
9. Which of the following is not a sign of imminent farrowing?
A. Abdominal contraction
B. Nest Building
C. Decrease in rectal temperature
D. Tail twitching
10. What may be the result of longer farrowing duration?
A. More stillborns C. The duration of farrowing does not affect the number of stillborn
B. Less stillborns D. None of the above
11. What is a primary advantage of attended farrowing in pigs?
A. Reduced the number of dead piglets
B. Increased piglet independence
C. Higher weaning weights
D. Lower labor requirements
12. What is the role of oxytocin in pigs?
A. Inhibiting milk production in lactating sows
B. Stimulating uterine contractions during farrowing
C. Promoting aggressive behavior in boars
D. Inducing sleep in piglets
13. Following birth, pigs get to their feet and instinctively make attempts to reach the udder within
minutes. Most pigs suckle within following birth.
A. 45 minutes C. 25 minutes
B. 30 minutes D. 1 hour
14. What is teat order?
A. This is a tendency for larger piglets to select or “claim” front teats while smaller piglets are relegated
to the rear teats
B. Influences the taste of the sow's milk
C. Affects the rate of piglet growth and development
D. Determines the number of teats a sow has
15. Front teats are more popular for the following reasons except.
A. Greater security. Piglets are safer from kicking.
B. Front teats secrete more milk.
C. Milk “let-down” may be more easily stimulated.
D. Front teats are hard to access
 Quiz 2
STUDENT’S NAME: __________________________ DATE: ____________ Score:__________
TEACHER’S NAME: __________________________ GRADE/SECTION: __________________
Directions: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. The following is a sign of farrowing EXCEPT one?

a. biting of hurdles and guard rails
b. enlargement of the udder
c. nervousness and restlessness /
d. swelling of the vulva
2. What is the normal interval of born piglets?
a. 30 minutes to 1 hour
b. 5 to 15 minutes/
c. 15 to 30 minutes
d. 1 to 2 hours
3. A piglet can still be saved by applying _______________ if a pulsing movement is observed in
the cord.
a. artificial insemination
b. artificial respiration/
c. chest compression
d. lubrication
4. What substance helps the sow during farrowing?
a. dertran
b. pine tar
c. oxytocin/
d. sulfanilamide
5. What causes the enlargement of the large intestine and which can obstruct the birth canal?
a. over eating
b. parturition
c. gestation
d. constipation/
6. Which of the following is a common cause of difficult birth?
a. deviation of the uterus/
b. mucous discharge
c. mineral deficiency
d. secretion of oxytocin
7. Which is not an indication of difficult birth?
a. prolonged labor
b. severe tiredness
c. normal gestation period/
d. sow stops laboring
8. It is the first secretion from the breast, occurring shortly after or sometimes before birth.
a. colostrum/
b. lactose
c. mycotoxin
d. oxytocin
9. Highly productive sows use _____________ from their bodies and feed to support lactation.
a. energy
b. protein/
c. calorie
d. nutrients
10. Why does the umbilical cord of a newborn piglet need not to immediately cut after expulsion?
a. It can create an avenue for disease organism to enter the piglet’s body./
b. It is the source of air enable the piglet to breath for the meantime.
c. It can cause sudden death of a newborn pig.
d. It can cause bleeding with subsequent infection.
11. This is a procedure done to prevent damage to the udder of the sow and to prevent piglets from
wounding one another.
a. tail-docking
b. ear-notching
c. castration
d. teeth-clipping/
12. What is the most common method of identifying pigs?
a. ear tagging
b. tattoing
c. branding
d. ear notching/
13. The immunity of the newborn piglets comes from the sow. This is called as ______________.
a. adaptive immunity
b. innate immunity
c. passive immunity/
d. positive immunity
14. What is a wise way to do when a sow does not produce enough milk at birth for a large
litter?
a. Transfer the whole litter, or few of the piglets, to a foster sow./
b. Provide a sow with access to clean and comfortable facilities.
c. Use milk replacers or supplemental feeding for the piglets.
d. Supplement the sow’s diet with high energy and nutrient-rich food.
15. A burial method is one way of disposing the carcasses. What should be consider to the place of
disposal?
a. flood prone area
b. away from water sources
c. enough space
d. both b and c are correct/