DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
College of Agriculture and Food Science
Visayas State University
Visca, Baybay City, Leyte 6521-A, Philippines
AnSc 22n
INTRO TO LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY PRODUCTION
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Laboratory Exercise No. 2
CLASSIFICATION AND SELECTION OF SWINE BREEDS
I. Introduction
(Make your own – make sure that the importance of learning the breeds of swine and
their characteristics is well discussed)
II. Objectives
At the end of this laboratory, the students will be able to:
1. Identify common breeds and types of swine.
2. Identify the distinguishing characteristics including the place of origin for each breed of
swine.
3. Enumerate the factors to consider in selecting a breed of swine to be raised.
4. Identify and discuss the different characteristics of good gilts/boars.
III. Procedures
1. The laboratory instructor will discuss the different breeds of swine as well as the criteria
in selecting breeds to be raised.
2. Identify swine breeds found in the locality.
IV. Questions to Answer
1. Why should you select stocks raised from places similar to your local environment? (5
points)
2. Explain the relationship between hog soundness and longevity. (5 points)
3. Fill up the table below for the breeds of hogs identified in the farm and give its
characteristics. (30 points)
BREEDS OF SWINE CHARACTERISTICS ORIGIN
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4. Which of the breeds listed in the table above would likely perform well in the
Philippines? (5 points)
5. What could possibly be the breeds or parental breeds of the swine raised in the
Department of Animal Science. Base your assumptions on the physical traits you
observed.
V. References
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Mission:Development of a highly competitive human resource, cutting-edge scientific knowledge and innovative
technologies for sustainable communities and environment.
