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Breeds Of Swine. Swine Terminology. Boar – A male pig not castrated that is used for breeding purposes. Barrow – A male pig that is castrated that is entirely meant for pork production. Sow – A female pig that has produced a litter of baby pigs.
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Swine Terminology • Boar – A male pig not castrated that is used for breeding purposes. • Barrow – A male pig that is castrated that is entirely meant for pork production. • Sow – A female pig that has produced a litter of baby pigs. • Gilt – A female pig that has not produced a litter of baby pigs.
Hampshire • Origin-Kentucky • Ears-Erect • Color-Black with a White Belt • Misc.-The “Meat Breed” Excellent Carcass
Berkshire • Origin-England • Ears-Erect • Color-Black with 6 White Points • Misc.-Short Snout, Meat type hog
Poland China • Origin-Ohio • Ears-Droopy • Color- Black w/6White points • Misc.-Long body thick hams
Spots (Spotted Poland China) • Origin-Ohio • Ears-Droopy • Color-no less than 20% or more than 80% White • Misc.-Good mothers, fast gainers
Chester White • Origin-Pennsylvania • Ears-Droopy • Color-White with blue freckles • Misc.-good mothers, large frame
Yorkshire • Origin-England • Ears-Erect • Color- White • Misc.-The Mother Breed, Largest Litters
Landrace • Origin-Denmark • Ears-Droopy • Color-White • Misc.-Extremely Long Body
Duroc • Origin-New York/New Jersey • Ears- Droopy • Color- Cherry Red • Misc.-Large Frame, Fast gainers, good mothers, Popular breed
Tamworth • Origin- ? • Ears-Erect • Color-Red • Misc.-Not Very good
Hereford • Origin - Missouri • Ears - Medium-sized, drooping ear • Color - Red with white face, legs and underline • Misc. - Developed from crossing Berkshires and Durocs, long neck