Swine Breeds Breeds Terminal Muscling Leanness Rapid growth

Swine Breeds

Breeds • Terminal –Muscling –Leanness –Rapid growth rates

• Maternal –Maternal abilities –To raise and care for a litter of pigs –High weaning numbers

Landrace

Landrace • Originated in Denmark • Large, drooped Ears • White • Long Bodied w/ extra rib

• Known for Maternal Traits • 7 Teats per Side for Registration

Berkshire

Berkshire • Originated in England • Black with white legs, snout, and switch

• Erect ears • Once kept in Buckingham Palace • Known for producing high quality meats

Chester White

Chester White • Originated in Chester Co. , Pennsylvania • White with drooped ears

• Mothering breed • Produce large litters

Duroc

Duroc • Originated in U. S. • Solid red • Drooped ears • Excellent meat type hog

Hampshire

Hampshire • Originated in U. S. • Black with white belt • Small, erect ears

• Probably the oldest American breed • Well-known meat breed

Hereford

Hereford • Originated in Missouri • Developed from Chester, Poland China, and Durocs

• Red with white face, legs, and underline • Medium-sized drooping ear

Poland China

Poland China • Originated in U. S. • Black with white snouts, legs, and switch • Drooped ears

• Noted for ability to easily gain weight • Quiet dispositions • Generally poor mothers

Spots

Spots • Developed in Indiana • Black with white spots • Efficient feeders • Noted for rapid weight gain

Tamworth

Tamworth • Originated in Ireland • Red • Noted bacon breed • Erect ears • Good mothers

Yorkshire

Yorkshire • Originated in England • White • Large, erect ears • “The Mother Breed” • Produces large litters

Pietrain

Pietrain • Originated from Germany • White with black spots

• Erect ears • Extremely heavy muscled and lean

Meishan

Meishan • Slow growing and fat • May be the most prolific breed in the world

• Puberty at 2. 5 - 3 months • Average litter size is 15 -16 pigs

Fenjing

Fengjing • Chinese breed • Black color • Wrinkled skin • From central China where it is hot • Drooped ears

Minzhu

Minzhu • Originated in China • Long black hair • Come from Northern China where it is cold.

Miniature Pig

• Often used as pets • Maximum height 22” at withers • Maximum weight 125 pounds