Breeds of Swine

Terms to KnowScientific name for swine: PorcineMature male swine: BoarMature female swine: SowYoung female swine: GiltAltered male swine: BarrowNewborn swine: PigletGroup of swine: Drove

Wholesale CutsA. HamB. Boston ButtC. JowlD. Picnic ShoulderE. LoinF. BellyG. Spare Ribs

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Swine PartsA. RumpB. LoinC. BackD.

ShoulderE. NeckF. SnoutG. Jowl

H. Pastern I. Flank J. HockK. HamL. Side

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BerkshireColor(s): Black in color

with 6 white pointsDroop/Erect Ears: Erect

earsOrigin: Berkshire

County, England, introduced to the U.S. in 1823.

Traits: Easily identifiable by its short, turned up nose. “Meat type” hog.

Chester White

Color(s): all white (sometimes has freckles)

Droop/Erect Ears: Droop over eyes

Origin: Developed in Pennsylvania from Cheshire, Lincolnshire, and Yorkshire breeding.

Traits: Noted for their mothering ability, they produce large litters.

DurocColor(s): Solid red in

colorDroop/Erect Ears: Droop

over eyesOrigin: Developed in

New Jersey from Red Berkshire. Breed was established in 1885.

Traits: Popular meat type hog known for prolificacy, hardiness and growth rate.

Hampshire Color(s): Black in color

with a white belt at the shoulders (includes feet)

Droop/Erect Ears: Erect Ears

Origin: in Southern Scotland and in Northern England. Known as the “Old English Breed.”

Traits: Popular meat type animal, boars are often used as terminal sires.

LandraceColor(s): Solid white in

colorDroop/Erect Ears: Long

ears that droop over eyesOrigin: Imported to the

U.S. in 1934, originated in Denmark.

Traits: Extra-long body due to an extra vertebrae. Known for being extremely prolific and having excellent mothering ability.

Poland China

Color(s): Black in color with 6 white points.

Droop/Erect Ears: Ears that droop over the eyes

Origin: Developed between 1800 and 1850 in Ohio.

Traits: Has good length and thick hams, and they produce highly desirable carcasses.

SpotColor(s): Black and

white in color (50/50)Droop/Erect Ears: Ears

Droop over eyesOrigin:Traits: Known for

producing fast growing and feed efficient offspring.

YorkshireColor(s): WhiteDroop/Erect Ears: ErectOrigin: Developed in

England, imported to the U.S. in 1830 from England to Ohio.

Traits: Sows are known for mothering ability.

PietrainColor(s): Black and

white spottedDroop/Erect Ears: Erect

earsOrigin: in Pietrain,

BelgiumTraits: Short legs, heavy

muscled, and a high proportion of lean fat. Sows are prolific but lack mothering capability and milk production.

Pig Ear Notching & Morehttp://www.youtube.

com/watch?v=RFpgJPuSBNI

Notching can be done 1 day from birth.

Scabbing will occur the following day.

Ears will be healed within a week.

ReviewWhat is a group of swine called?

A. Drive B. DroveC. GroupD. Herd

ReviewWhat breed of swine is solid red in color and

has erect ears that droop over the eyes? This breed is also a popular meat-type hog known for its prolificacy, hardiness and growth rate.

A. LandraceB. DurocC. HampshireD. Berkshire

ReviewHow long are pigs Pregnant for?

A. 6 Months B. 9 Months C. 3 Months 3 Weeks 3 DaysD. 4 Months 3 Weeks 3 Days

ReviewWhich breed of swine is black in color with six

white points, has erect ears, and are easily identified by it’s short, upturned nose?

A. BerkshireB. HampshireC. Poland ChinaD. Yorkshire

Review?

A. B. C. D.

ReviewWhat is the Scientific name for Swine?

A. Bovine B. EquineC. OvineD. Porcine

Review?

A. B. C. D.

ReviewWhat are newborn pigs called?

A. Boar B. Calf C. PigletD. Porcine

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A. B. C. D.

ReviewWhat are young female (haven’t had a baby)

swine called?A. Gilt B. HeiferC. MamaD. Sow