CDE Swine Breeds

Question 1

Answer 1

American Landrace

• large breed, long body
• large droopy ears, run parallel to head

Question 2

Answer 2

Chester White

• Medium/ large breed
• white color
• droopy ears
• large litters

Question 3

Answer 3

Yorkshire

• aka large white
• large- very large breed
• erect ears
• mother breed
• large litters and lean carcass

Question 4

Answer 4

Berkshire

• medium sized breed
• black color with white snout, boots, and tail
• erect ears with a short face

Question 5

Answer 5

Duroc

• large breed
• reddish brown skin and hair
• droopy ears
• excellant growth rate and feed efficiency

Question 6

Answer 6

Hampshire

• large breed
• black with a white belt encompassing their front legs
• erect ears