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Swine Breeds
Large White
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• Originated in England
• Imported into almost every country of the world
• Large litters with heavy milk production
Yorkshire
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• Originated in the England
• Descendants of the Large White
• Brought to the United States around 1830
Danish Landrace
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• Originated in Denmark
• Foundation stock for many important swine breeds
American Landrace
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• Originated in the United States
• Danish Landrace and Large White breeds used
• White hair color is required
Tamworth
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• Developed in England as a bacon-type hog
• Yorkshire and Berkshire breeds used
• Lean, muscular breed
Berkshire
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• Originated in England
• Originally a reddish color
• Known for their immense size and unique flavor
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Duroc
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• Originated in the United States
• Tamworth and Berkshire breeds were used
• Originally called the Duroc-Jersey
British Lop
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• Originated in England
• Established in 1920, but foundation stock unknown
• One of the largest hogs found in England
Chester White
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• Originated in Pennsylvania
• Three Chester breeds were combined to form one breed in 1911
Hampshire
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• Originated in the United States
• Descendants of the “Old English Breed”
• Known for quality meat, especially the hams
Hereford
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• Originated in Missouri
• Duroc and Chester breeds used
• White face, ears and at least 2 legs. Not less than 2/3 red.
Lacombe
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• Originated in Canada
• 56% Landrace, 23% Berkshire, 21% Chester White
• Released to public in 1957
Large Black
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• Originated in Europe
• Descendants of the black pigs of Devon and Cornwall
• Used in outdoor operations
Pietrain
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• Originated in Belgium
• White with black spots
• Extremely high proportion of lean to fat
Vietnamese Potbelly
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• Originated in Vietnam
• Brought to the United States and Canada for zoos
• Average weight 70-150 lbs.
Welsh
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• Originated in England
• Very muscular and lean
• Short legs, dished faces, and lopped ears
For more information on the swine breeds visit:
http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/swine/
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