PIgs Flashcards
What is this pig and its features
Large white
rugged and hardy
-withstand variations in climate and other environmental factors
-cross to improve breeds
-breeding pyramids role
What is this pig and its features
berkshire
medium sized with prick ears, white socks, white blaze and white tip to tail, otherwise totally black
high levels of intra muscle fat- selected for flavour
What is this pig and its features
duroc
-all purebreds are red
-good mothering ability and docility
-crossed in for outdoor lines
-marbled and heavy muscling makes suitable for light pork to heavy hog production
What is this pig and its features
landrace pigs
-versatile
-do well outdoors
-sows produce rear litters with very goo daily gain and high lean meat content
-ideal for fresh pork or bacon
What is this pig and its features
meishan
mild climate in southern china native
small to medium sizes with large drooping ears and wrinkled black skin
best known for large ltiters of 15-25 piglets and early pubery
one of most prolific breeds in world
crossed to increase litter size
What is this pig and its features
tamworth
-old pig descended from old english forest pig
-small, red coated, longest snout
-hardy, resistance to sunburn
-good mothering ability- protective and aggressive
-crossed for outdoor lines
What is this pig and its features
kunekune of new zealand
-small breed with short legs and short snouth
-some have tassels which hang from lower jaw
-natural habitat in woodlands and pasture
-fatten on grass and disinclined to roam
-excellend ration of meat to fat
-pets or on hobby holdings
What is this pig and its features
gloucester old spot
-oldest spotted pedigree pig
-placid and easily managed
-sows known for large litters and high milk production
-crossed in for increasing litter sizes and milk production
