1. Breeds of Swine
McAllen FFA
Mr. Leal

2. Objective
The learner will learn the important breeds of swine in the US swine industry
The learner will learn facts about each breeds

3. Words to Know Barrow – castrated male pig
Sow – female pig that has had a litter of pigs
Boar – male pig intended for reproduction
Gilt – female pig that has not given birth to a litter of pigs
Litter – a group of piglets from one sow
Farrow – the act of giving birth
Prolific – the ability to reproduce rapidly

4. Parts of the Pig

5. Terminal Breeds
The offspring of Terminal Sires are used mainly for meat production
Usually they have large loin-eyes, thick hams, and lean carcasses
Bred to efficiently convert feed into pound of product (meat)

6. Berkshire Originated in England One of the oldest breeds of swine
Black with six white points
Erect ears

7. Hampshire Originated in England Major development in Kentucky
Known as the “Thin Rind”
Erect ears

8. Duroc Developed in New Jersey and New York Red in color
Known for there high average daily gain
Droopy ears

9. Chester White Developed in Chester County, Pennsylvania
Known for there bacon production
Droopy ears

10. Spot Developed in Indiana
At least 20% of the hog must be either black or white
Droopy ears

11. Poland China
Developed in Ohio
Black with six white points
Droopy ears

12. Pietrain Developed in Belgium and Germany
Used in cross-breeding programs
They have muscular hams and loins
Many are PSS carriers

13. Maternal Breeds
The Maternal Breeds have characteristics that make them good mothers
They produce large quantities of milk, can raise large litters of pigs, and they have natural mothering ability

14. Landrace Developed in Denmark Known to raise large litters
White in color
Long droopy ears

15. Yorkshire Developed in England Known for their high milk production
White in color
Large erect ears

16. Other Breeds
These breeds have little to no economical value to the swine industry
Most of the time breed as a Hobby

17. Hereford Developed in the US
Used Duroc, Poland China, and Chester White breeds to develop the breed
Red with white head, legs, and tail
Known for their foraging ability

18. Tamworth Developed in England Red with erect ears
Known for their grazing ability

19. Mulefoot Hog Preserved in the US Almost extinct
Known for their Mule like foot

20. Quiz

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