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Market and Breeding Swine Selection

What is the point? Better carcass quality and feeding efficiency Longer breeding animal longevity Larger litter size and health Always looking to increase herd health and quality

What to look for Breeding Market Structure Production Capacity Muscle Growth Muscle Balance Reproductive Development Production Muscle Finish Structure Growth Balance

Structure Large bone mass Wide and long skeleton size Joint flexibility and movement Topline Looking for smooth movement Looking for animal longevity

Body Capacity Judge from side and behind Depth Volume More important in breeding swine than market Allows more carrying capacity for feed More carrying capacity of piglets in bred swine

Muscle and Finish Adequate muscle through the ham Evenly wide muscling down the top Less than 1 inch of back fat Trim finish of fat Defines amount of product

Balance How animal looks and is put together Study on the move Gilts should be feminine and clean Barrows should be muscular and fresh

Reproduction Development Gilts Vulva size Hip width for farrowing ease Teat placement and underline development Boars Testicle size Related to fertility

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