12. The Yorkshire

Question 1

Yorkshire = English Large White

Answer 1

• White
• Erect ears
• Most recorded swine breed in US («american yorkshire», americans version of
yorkshire, improved through selection when they arrived to US. More floppy, small ears, diligent, good backfat)
• Developed in Yorkshire ~1760
• Modern Yorkshire is muscular with a high proportion of lean meat
• Excellent production traits -> Growth, sow productivity, prolificacy,
maternal characters, backfat formation

Question 2

Large White (GB) of old yorkshire breed

Answer 2

• Good growth & gain
• Medium-long body
• Erect ears
• White skin & hair
• Suitable as maternal line for crossing & hybridization
• Stress-resistant
• High fertility
• Good meat quality