Porcine Breeds Flashcards
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Landrace Developed in Denmark White skin Long, drooping ears Prolific sows with good milk production
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Yorkshire Origin = England White breed w/ erect ears Dished face Large litters; good milk production
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Duroc Origin = NE US (influence from European and African breeds?) Red breed (light to dark), drooping ears Fast growth, good meat breed
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Hampshire Origin = US (Kentucky) w/ influence from England Black w/ white belt erect ears Fast growth
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Spotted
Origin = US (Indiana) w/ influence of the Poland China
Large black & white spots; drooping ears
Fast-gainers, feed efficient, good meat quality
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Poland China
Origin = US (Ohio)
Black w/ white spots; drooping ears
Fast-gainers, feed efficient, good meat quality
