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Swine Breeds

Swine Breeds. Large White. Originated in England Imported into almost every country of the world Large litters with heavy milk production. Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/swine/. Yorkshire. Originated in the England Descendants of the Large White

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Swine Breeds

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  1. Swine Breeds

  2. Large White • Originated in England • Imported into almost every country of the world • Large litters with heavy milk production Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/swine/

  3. Yorkshire • Originated in the England • Descendants of the Large White • Brought to the United States around 1830 Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/swine/

  4. Danish Landrace • Originated in Denmark • Foundation stock for many important swine breeds Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/swine/

  5. American Landrace • Originated in the United States • Danish Landrace and Large White breeds used • White hair color is required Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/swine/

  6. Tamworth • Developed in England as a bacon-type hog • Yorkshire and Berkshire breeds used • Lean, muscular breed Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/swine/

  7. Berkshire • Originated in England • Originally a reddish color • Known for their immense size and unique flavor Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/swine/

  8. Duroc • Originated in the United States • Tamworth and Berkshire breeds were used • Originally called the Duroc-Jersey Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/swine/

  9. British Lop • Originated in England • Established in 1920, but foundation stock unknown • One of the largest hogs found in England Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/swine/

  10. Chester White • Originated in Pennsylvania • Three Chester breeds were combined to form one breed in 1911 Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/swine/

  11. Hampshire • Originated in the United States • Descendants of the “Old English Breed” • Known for quality meat, especially the hams Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/swine/

  12. Hereford • Originated in Missouri • Duroc and Chester breeds used • White face, ears and at least 2 legs. Not less than 2/3 red. Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/swine/

  13. Lacombe • Originated in Canada • 56% Landrace, 23% Berkshire, 21% Chester White • Released to public in 1957 Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/swine/

  14. Large Black • Originated in Europe • Descendants of the black pigs of Devon and Cornwall • Used in outdoor operations Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/swine/

  15. Pietrain • Originated in Belgium • White with black spots • Extremely high proportion of lean to fat Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/swine/

  16. Vietnamese Potbelly • Originated in Vietnam • Brought to the United States and Canada for zoos • Average weight 70-150 lbs. Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/swine/

  17. Welsh • Originated in England • Very muscular and lean • Short legs, dished faces, and lopped ears Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/swine/

  18. For more information on the swine breeds visit:http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/swine/

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