A FEW SELECTED BREEDS OF SWINE (PIGS) Stephen R Schafer, EdD 2008 University of Nevada-Reno

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Information Sources Auburn University (Swine Identification) Cyberspaceag {internet site} (Types of Swine) Minnesota Pork Board (Swine Breeds) National 4-H/4HCCS (4-H Swine Manuals) Ohio State University (Swine Resource Handbook) Oklahoma State University (Swine Breed Ident) The National Swine Registry (Breed Ident) Thepigsite {internet site} (Breeds of Swine) University of Kentucky (Agripedia) University of Wyoming (4-H Swine Manuals) Wikipedia {internet site} (Internet Encyclopedia)

TYPICAL OR COMMON BREEDS OF SWINE (PIGS) Author Dr. Steve Schafer, University of Nevada-Reno Reviewers Mr. Milt Green, University of Wyoming Mr. Keith Fontenot, Louisiana State University Dr. Tim Page, Louisiana State University

Berkshire Originated in England Black in Color Six White Points…snout, tail, & four legs Ears are Erect Excellent Carcass Quality Photo: Unknown Source

Chester White Originated in Pennsylvania (Chester County), USA White (all white) in Color Ears are Drooping Has acquired the nickname of “the white duroc” Good Carcass Quality Photo: National Swine Registry

Duroc Originated in the USA from three different locations; Iowa, New York, & New Jersey Yellowish to Red in Color No Markings, Solid Color Ears are Drooping Good Carcass Quality Photo: National Swine Registry

Hampshire Originated in England Black in Color Distinctive White Belt, around/over shoulders Ears are Erect A Larger Breed of Swine Excellent Carcass Quality Photo: National Swine Registry

Hereford Originated in La Plata, Missouri (USA) Red & White in Color The face & at least two feet must be white Swirls not Registrable Ears are Drooping Prolific & Good Mothers Photo: Unknown Source

Landrace Originated in Denmark White (all white) in Color Ears are Large & Drooping Very Long Bodied, some even have an extra pair or set of ribs Very Prolific Sows Excellent Milkers Photo: National Swine Registry

Pietrain Originated in the village of Pietrain, Belgium White with Black Spots Spots have rings of light pigmentation Medium Sized Breed Shorter Legged, Erect Ears Large & Bulging Hams Photo: Oklahoma State University

Poland China Originated in the USA Black in Color Six White Points…snout, tail, & four legs Ears are Drooping Excellent Rate of Gain Sound Feet & Legs Photo: Unknown Source

Red Wattle Originated in New Caledonia Red in Color Possess pair of Wattles A slightly smaller breed Ears are Erect Very Lean Carcasses Gentle & Good Natured Photo: Cecil Edgar/Oklahoma State University

Spot Originated from the Poland China Breed of Swine, so it originated in the USA Black & White in Color Ears are Drooping Excellent Rate of Gain Excellent Feed Efficiency Productive, Gentle, Durable Photo: National Swine Registry

Tamworth Originated in England Red in Color Ears are Erect Very Deep-Sided Pig, due to being bacon-type pig Longer Legged/Necked and more narrow, again due to being bacon-type pig Photo: Unknown Source

Yorkshire Originated in England White (all white) in Color Ears are Erect Good Carcass Quality Prolific Excellent Milkers Has become known as “The Mother Breed” Photo: Unknown Source

Identify… Berkshire Photo: National Swine Registry

Identify… Chester White Photo: Unknown Source

Identify… Pietrain Photo: Oklahoma State University

Identify… Hereford Photo: Unknown Source

Identify… Duroc Photo: National Swine Registry

Identify… Hampshire Originated in England Black in Color Distinctive White Belt Ears are Erect A Larger Breed of Swine Excellent Carcass Quality

Identify… Poland China Photo: Unknown Source

Identify… Landrace Photo: National Swine Registry

Identify… Red Wattle Photo: Cecil Edgar/Oklahoma State University

Identify… Spot Originated from the Poland China Breed of Swine, so it originated in the USA Black & White in Color Ears are Drooping Excellent Rate of Gain Excellent Feed Efficiency Productive, Gentle, Durable

Identify… Hereford Originated in USA Red & White in Color The face & at least two feet must be white Swirls not Registrable Ears are Drooping Prolific Good Mothers

Identify… Tamworth Photo: Unknown Source

Identify… Chester White Originated in Pennsylvania (Chester County), USA White (all white) in Color Ears are Drooping Has acquired the nickname of “the white duroc” Good Carcass Quality

Identify… Hampshire Photo: Unknown Source

Identify… Duroc Photo: National Swine Registry

Identify… Yorkshire Photo: Unknown Source

Identify… Berkshire

Identify… Red Wattle Photo: Cecil Edgar/Oklahoma State University

Identify… Landrace Originated in Denmark White (all white) in Color Ears are Large & Drooping Very Long Bodied, some even have an extra pair or set of ribs Very Prolific Sows Excellent Milkers

Identify… Poland China Originated in the USA Black in Color Six White Points…snout, tail, & four legs Ears are Drooping Excellent Rate of Gain Sound Feet & Legs

Identify… Tamworth Photo: Michael VonLuttwitz

Identify… Hereford Photo: Unknown Source

Identify… Spot Photo: National Swine Registry

Identify… Red Wattle Originated in New Caledonia Red in Color Must possess pair of Wattles A slightly smaller breed Ears are Erect Very Lean Carcasses Gentle & Good Natured

Identify… Hampshire Photo: Unknown Source

Identify… Chester White Photo: National Swine Registry

Identify… Pietrain Photo: Oklahoma State University

Identify… Berkshire Originated in England Black in Color Six White Points…snout, tail, & four legs Ears are Erect Excellent Carcass Quality

Identify… Poland China Photo: Unknown Source

Identify… Yorkshire

Identify… Landrace

Identify… Duroc

Identify… Hampshire Photo: National Swine Registry

Identify… Spot Photo: Unknown Source

Identify… Tamworth Originated in England Red in Color, with Erect Ears A Very Deep-Sided Pig, due to being a bacon-type pig Longer Legged/Necked and more narrow, again due to being a bacon-type pig

Identify… Red Wattle Photo: Cecil Edgar/Oklahoma State University

Identify… Yorkshire Photo: Unknown Source

Identify… Poland China Photo: National Swine Registry

Identify… Berkshire Photo: Unknown Source

Identify… Pietrain Originated in Belgium White with Black Spots Spots, with Pigment Rings Medium Sized Breed Shorter Legged, Erect Ears Large & Bulging Hams

Identify… Duroc Originated in the USA from three different locations; Yellowish to Red in Color No Markings, Solid Color Ears are Drooping Good Carcass Quality

Identify… Spot Photo: Unknown Source

Identify… Chester White Photo: Unknown Source

Identify… Hereford

Identify… Yorkshire Originated in England White (all white) in Color Ears are Erect Good Carcass Quality Prolific & Excellent Milkers “The Mother Breed”

Identify… Tamworth Photo: Unknown Source

Identify… Pietrain Photo: Oklahoma State University

Identify… Landrace Photo: Unknown Source

Other Breeds There are many other breeds that could have been included in this presentation; and maybe some of them should have been included, and maybe some of those that were included should have been excluded. Regardless of your thoughts and opinions concerning the inclusion/exclusion of the various breeds, it can be agreed that it would be very difficult to reach agreement.

Other Breeds Given the thoughts stated in the previous slide, the following breeds are listed as breeds for additional review and study. WelshOxford PotbellyMeishan LacombeFengjing Large WhiteSwabian-Hall Conducting an internet search for swine breeds is an excellent starting point.