Pig breeds Flashcards
3 different ear positions
Upright ears end in “shire” (if English for the most part)
Down and droopy
Down not droopy
Boar
intact male pig
Gilt
Female that has never had babies
Sow
Female that had babies
American Landrace
Originated from Denmark White, drooping ears More confinement adaptable Longer than other breeds - has extra vertebrae "drooping ears racing to the ground" Pinna points at the ground
American Yorkshire
Originated in England
White with erect ears
“Mother breed” - large litters, excellent milking, mothering ability
Muscular with high proportion of lean meat
Berkshire
Originated in England
Black color, white points ( feet and switch) and nose
Short faced, with erect ears
Juicy, flavorful, tender meat
Chester White
Originated in the US
White hair, drooping ears - horizontal pinna
Large litters and excellent mothering ability
Cross / Blue Butt
Cross between any black and any white breed
Usually a Yorkshire and Hampshire cross
Duroc
Originated in the US
Reddish brown
Quick muscle growth
Aggressive
Hampshire
Originated in the US Black with white belt, erect ears Well - muscled, rapid growers Excellent Mothers Good tempered Good carcass quality
Hereford
White face 2/3+, 2 white feet 1 inch+ above hoof
Not well muscled
New breed
Pietrain
Originated in Belgium Black and White spotted with erect ears (washed out black) High proportion of lean to fat Often carries Porcine Stress Syndrome -Purebreds are rare
Poland China
Originated in the US Black and white patches, drooping ears and large size Reach max weight quick Excellent feeders Quick to mature and hardy constitution
Red Wattle
Large red hog with fleshy wattle attached to each side of the neck
Known for hardiness, foraging ability and rapid growth rate
