Different Breeds of Swine

Prepared by: Kriselle Joy L.

Mercado

BSEd 3F

Different Breeds of Swine

Objectives:

a. define the term swine;

b. identify the different breeds of swine;

and

c. sustain interest of the importance of

different breeds of swine.

Swine

• is any animal of the hog kind especially

one of the domestically species.

Different Breeds of Swine

• Philippine Native Swine – is either black

or black with a white belly. The breed is

very prolific and have a low feed

conversion ratio.

Duroc

• The Duroc breed of hogs had its origin in the eastern United States and in the Corn Belt.One source of the red or reddish-brown hogs that were found in the United States was reputed to be those that came from the Guinea coast of Africa, and it is said that hogs similar to those found on the Guinea coast were found in every country to which early slave trading vessels found their way.

Poland China swine

• Oldest breed of swine to have originated in the United States and one of the most popular. A number of strains have contributed to the development of this breed, notably the Irish Grazier and the Berkshire. Poland Chinas, among the largest of swine, are usually black; some have white spots on different parts of the body, particularly on the feet, nose, and tail.

Hampshires

• Hampshires are one of the oldest breeds

in America. They have erect ears (

meaning they stand straight up). First let’s

look atthe qualifications of the breed.

Landrace

• Landrace are white in color. Their ears

droop and slant forward with its top edges

nearly parallel to the bridge of a straight

nose. Landrace, which are noted for their

ability to farrow and raise large litters, are

the fifth most recorded breed of swine in

the United States.

Spotted Pig 1: Ears can not be erect.

2: Any red tinted or brown spots are ineligible.

3: No solid black head from ears forward.

4: No distinct white belt pattern (hair or skin)

encircling and extending down and onto each

shoulder.

Thankyou!