Breeds of Swine

Principles of AFNRc 12 C

Landrace

• Originated in Denmark• Drooped ears• Known for their

maternal instincts• White• Know for long bodies• Flatter-topped than

other breeds

Berkshire

• Originated in England• Black with white legs,

snout and switch• Once kept at

Buckingham Palace• Known for producing

high quality meat (desirable ratio of lean to fat)

• Erect ears

Chester White

• Originated in Chester County, Pennsylvania

• White with drooped ears

• Maternal breed• Known to produce large

litters

Duroc

• Originated in the United States (northeastern)

• Solid red • Drooped ears• Slight dish to the face• Meat type swine• Aggressive

Hampshire• Originated in southern

Scotland and imported into the United States

• Oldest American breed• Black with a white belt• White covering more than 2/3

of the body is not tolerated• Small, erect ears• Well-known meat breed• Produce high quality

carcasses with little waste

Poland China

• Originated in the US (Ohio)

• Noted for ability to easily gain weight

• Quiet dispositions• Black with white snouts,

legs and switch• Generally poor mothers• Drooped ears

Spot

• Developed in Indiana• Black and white spots• Efficient feeders• Noted for rapid weight

gain

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Yorkshire

• Originated in England• White • Large, erect ears• Known as “The Mother

Breed”• Produces large litters• Bacon-type hog