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Swine Breeds

Swine Breeds. American Landrace. Denmark White, no color spots Long bodied “Dumbo”-like ears. Chester White. Chester County, Pennsylvania White Large litters Down ears. Yorkshire. England Most sought after breed Good mothers and produce large litters White Erect ears. Berkshire.

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Swine Breeds

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  1. Swine Breeds

  2. American Landrace • Denmark • White, no color spots • Long bodied • “Dumbo”-like ears

  3. Chester White • Chester County, Pennsylvania • White • Large litters • Down ears

  4. Yorkshire • England • Most sought after breed • Good mothers and produce large litters • White • Erect ears

  5. Berkshire • Berks of England • Black with white socks, muzzle area, and tail • Long sided, trim • Tends to be heavier than what it looks • Erect Ears

  6. Duroc • Eastern U.S. • Red • Fast growth and good feed efficiency

  7. Hampshire • American • Black with white ban over shoulders and front legs • Erect ears • Lean, meaty carcass

  8. Poland China • U.S. • Black with white muzzle, legs and tail • Large loin eye, thick, even flesh • Down ears

  9. Spot • U.S. • White with large black spots over entire body • High growth rate, early maturing, and prolific

  10. Pietrain • Belgium • White with black spots (light pigment) • Erect ears • Shorter legs • Heavy hams • Stress Gene

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