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Learn about the top swine breeds including American Landrace, Chester White, Yorkshire, Berkshire, Duroc, Hampshire, Poland China, Spot, Pietrain for successful pig farming. Each breed has unique characteristics like color, size, ear shape, and meat quality. Discover which breed suits your farm best!
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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 • Berks of England • Black with white socks, muzzle area, and tail • Long sided, trim • Tends to be heavier than what it looks • Erect Ears
Duroc • Eastern U.S. • Red • Fast growth and good feed efficiency
Hampshire • American • Black with white ban over shoulders and front legs • Erect ears • Lean, meaty carcass
Poland China • U.S. • Black with white muzzle, legs and tail • Large loin eye, thick, even flesh • Down ears
Spot • U.S. • White with large black spots over entire body • High growth rate, early maturing, and prolific
Pietrain • Belgium • White with black spots (light pigment) • Erect ears • Shorter legs • Heavy hams • Stress Gene