ANSC 1011 Chapter : Swine Breeds And History
Document Summary
Largest registration in the u. s: originated in england, brought to the us in 1830, landrace. Large litters: solid white, extremely long bodied, result from crossing the large white from england with native hogs of denmark, state breed of denmark, not as good at dual purpose as yorkshire, excels in maternal ability. Led to the decline in their popularity: one of the oldest improved breeds, originated in berkshire county in england, developed as terminal breed, berkshire gold, export market, good meat quality. Large litter, grow fast: pietrain, medium sized, white with black spots, erect ears, muscular, developed in belgium, used extensively in germany, heavey muscled, poor quality, stress gene, pse. Lean pigs are called meat pigs: swine enterprises, pork production. Farrow to finish, commercial & purebred: 2. Sow herd feeder pig production, 30 to 50 lbs: 3. Finishing: feed requirements, 60 70 % of production costs (range 55- 85 %.
