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

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