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Breeds of Swine Created by: Tracey Hoffman Topic #3021 Source: Http://www.agednet.com/subs/la111.htm

Introduction Agriculture, pigs and humans have coexisted through history Pigs that look alike and have been bred from common ancestors are recognized as breeds Purebreds are used in commercial production to generate crossbreds for parent stock or slaughter animals

8 Major Breeds in the United States 1. Bershire 2. Chester White 3. Duroc 4. Hampshire 5. Landrace 6. Poland China 7. Spotted Swine 8. Yorkshire

Berkshire Black with 6 white points Ears are erect four feet face & tip of tail Ears are erect High quality color and marbling Originated in Berkshire, England Foundation stock was red

Bershire http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/swine/

Chester White “Chesters” White breed with small drooping ears Named for Chester County, PA Combination of Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and Cumberland genetics

Duroc Large red breed w/ drooping ears Developed from Red Guinea, Bershires & Red Rock Known for genetic growth rate & high pork quality Used as terminal sires

Hampshire Black w/ white belt & upright ears Low amount of fat Used as terminal sire Slow growth rate

Landrace Long-bodied, lean, white pig w/ large. drooping ears Most commercial sows have Landrace Maternal genetics milk production wean large, heavy litters

Poland China Drooping ears Today considered too fat for commercial production Known for Appetite growth rate muscling hardiness http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/swine/

Spotted Swine Black w/ white spots White w/ black spots Small drooping ears Outdoor production rugged “Spot” boars are aggressive breeders Considered too fat for commercial production

Yorkshires Long-bodied w/upright ears Most commonly used breed in world Known for maternal traits farrow & wean large litter Most commercial sows contain Yorkshire “Large White”

Another breed: Pietrain Spotted w/ sm. drooping ears Heavy & lean muscled Use Pietrain or Pietrain crosbreds as terminal sires Meat is sometimes watery & pale HAL gene http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/swine/

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