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