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Breeds of Swine

Breeds of Swine. Terms to Know. Scientific name for swine: Porcine Mature male swine: Boar Mature female swine: Sow Young female swine: Gilt Altered male swine: Barrow Newborn swine: Piglet Group of swine: Drove. Wholesale Cuts. A. Ham B. Boston Butt C. Jowl D. Picnic Shoulder

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Breeds of Swine

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  1. Breeds of Swine

  2. Terms to Know • Scientific name for swine: Porcine • Mature male swine: Boar • Mature female swine: Sow • Young female swine: Gilt • Altered male swine: Barrow • Newborn swine: Piglet • Group of swine: Drove

  3. Wholesale Cuts • A. Ham • B. Boston Butt • C. Jowl • D. Picnic Shoulder • E. Loin • F. Belly • G. Spare Ribs A. F.. E. G. B. D. C.

  4. Swine Parts • A. Rump • B. Loin • C. Back • D. Shoulder • E. Neck • F. Snout • G. Jowl • H. Pastern • I. Flank • J. Hock • K. Ham • L. Side B. A. C. K. L. E. D. J. I. F. H. G.

  5. Berkshire • Color(s): Black in color with 6 white points • Droop/Erect Ears: Erect ears • Origin: Berkshire County, England, introduced to the U.S. in 1823. • Traits: Easily identifiable by its short, turned up nose. “Meat type” hog.

  6. Chester White • Color(s): all white (sometimes has freckles) • Droop/Erect Ears: Droop over eyes • Origin: Developed in Pennsylvania from Cheshire, Lincolnshire, and Yorkshire breeding. • Traits: Noted for their mothering ability, they produce large litters.

  7. Duroc • Color(s): Solid red in color • Droop/Erect Ears: Droop over eyes • Origin: Developed in New Jersey from Red Berkshire. Breed was established in 1885. • Traits: Popular meat type hog known for prolificacy, hardiness and growth rate.

  8. Hampshire • Color(s): Black in color with a white belt at the shoulders (includes feet) • Droop/Erect Ears: Erect Ears • Origin: in Southern Scotland and in Northern England. Known as the “Old English Breed.” • Traits: Popular meat type animal, boars are often used as terminal sires.

  9. Landrace • Color(s): Solid white in color • Droop/Erect Ears: Long ears that droop over eyes • Origin: Imported to the U.S. in 1934, originated in Denmark. • Traits: Extra-long body due to an extra vertebrae. Known for being extremely prolific and having excellent mothering ability.

  10. Poland China • Color(s): Black in color with 6 white points. • Droop/Erect Ears: Ears that droop over the eyes • Origin: Developed between 1800 and 1850 in Ohio. • Traits: Has good length and thick hams, and they produce highly desirable carcasses.

  11. Spot • Color(s): Black and white in color (50/50) • Droop/Erect Ears: Ears Droop over eyes • Origin: • Traits: Known for producing fast growing and feed efficient offspring.

  12. Yorkshire • Color(s): White • Droop/Erect Ears: Erect • Origin: Developed in England, imported to the U.S. in 1830 from England to Ohio. • Traits: Sows are known for mothering ability.

  13. Pietrain • Color(s): Black and white spotted • Droop/Erect Ears: Erect ears • Origin: in Pietrain, Belgium • Traits: Short legs, heavy muscled, and a high proportion of lean fat. Sows are prolific but lack mothering capability and milk production.

  14. Pig Ear Notching & More • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFpgJPuSBNI • Notching can be done 1 day from birth. • Scabbing will occur the following day. • Ears will be healed within a week.

  15. Review • What is a group of swine called? A. Drive B. Drove C. Group D. Herd

  16. Review • What breed of swine is solid red in color and has erect ears that droop over the eyes? This breed is also a popular meat-type hog known for its prolificacy, hardiness and growth rate. A. Landrace B. Duroc C. Hampshire D. Berkshire

  17. Review • How long are pigs Pregnant for? A. 6 Months B. 9 Months C. 3 Months 3 Weeks 3 Days D. 4 Months 3 Weeks 3 Days

  18. Review • Which breed of swine is black in color with six white points, has erect ears, and are easily identified by it’s short, upturned nose? A. Berkshire B. Hampshire C. Poland China D. Yorkshire

  19. Review • ? A. B. C. D.

  20. Review • What is the Scientific name for Swine? A. Bovine B. Equine C. Ovine D. Porcine

  21. Review • ? A. B. C. D.

  22. Review • What are newborn pigs called? A. Boar B. Calf C. Piglet D. Porcine

  23. Review • ? A. B. C. D.

  24. Review • What are young female (haven’t had a baby) swine called? A. Gilt B. Heifer C. Mama D. Sow

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