Swine Breeds Page 66 68 l l l

Swine Breeds

Page 66 -68 l l l Write down all the information for each breed next to its pig! Make sure you are next to the right pig! (check the ears) Afterwards, color each pig according to its description. You can use your phones to see more examples when notes are complete!

Berkshire l England l US breed in 1875 l Meat Type l Black body with six white points l Erect Ears

Berkshire

Chester White l USA l US breed 1930 l Mother Type l White hair and skin, Droopy Ears

Chester White

Duroc l USA l US breed 1957 l Meat Type l Gold to dark Red, Droopy Ears

Duroc

Hampshire l USA l US breed 1893 l Meat Type l Black with white belt around body and front leg, erect ears

Hampshire

American Landrace l Denmark l US breed 1950 l Mother Type l White hair, LARGE droopy ears

American Landrace

Poland China l USA l US breed 1876 l Meat Type l Black, Six white points, droopy ears

Poland China

Spotted Poland China l USA l US breed 1914 l Meat Type l ½ Black ½ White clearly defined spots droopy ears

Spotted Poland China

Tamworth l England l US breed 1882 l Meat Type l Light to dark red, erect ears

Tamworth

Pietrain l Belgium l US breed 1950’s l Meat l Gray spots, erect ears, heavy muscles

Pietrain

Hereford l USA l US breed 1934 l Meat Type l Tan or red, white points, erect ears

Hereford

Yorkshire l England l US breed 1935 l Mother Type l White, erect ears

Yorkshire

Time to color! l l l Read your descriptions and color accordingly. Use your phones if you need to see more examples. THEN go back to the “How to make butter” page of your notebook and draw and color a comic strip type. Think about the whole process. You should have at least seven sections.