13. The Landrace breed group

Question 1

Danish Landrace

Answer 1

• Medium-large breed
• White (or piebald)
• Long bodies, long snouts
• Drooping ears
• Bred for pork production
• Production & quality testing is a regular part of Danish swine improvement programs  Denmark is chief bacon-exporting country (initially Denmark refused to export purebred Landrace stock for this reason) Danish was the original landraces, other landraces are from the danish + crosses of others etc

Question 2

Landraces (EU)

Answer 2

• There are many Landrace breeds & types in different countries
o Swedish, Finnish, Dutch, German, French, Hungarian, American
• Rapid growth & gain
• Long bodied
• Drooping ears
• White skin
• Well-developed production traits
o Fertile & prolific (suitable as maternal lines for crossing)
• Mainly bacon type
• Majority resistant to stress (MHS-test negative)

Question 3

Eg. Norwegian landrace

Answer 3

Norwegian Landrace is the leading breed of swine in Norway
white in color and have a heavy drooped ear. Originates from importings of othere landraces. Long back, small head. Good feed effeciency, quick grower, big litters, good tasting lean meat.