CHAPTER 3 (Breeds of Swine) Flashcards
(24 cards)
Pigs were probably domesticated first in ____ about ___ BC
Pigs were probably domesticated first in China about 700 BC
The domesticated pig was brought to the New World by _______ in ____ and to the North American mainland by ________ in ____.
The domesticated pig was brought to the New World by Columbus in
1493 and to the North American mainland by De Sotto in 1539.
Philippine Native Pigs
Philippine native pigs
Luzon Warty pigs
Palawan Bearded pigs
A Breeds of swine that has been developed in Denmark for the
production of high quality Bacon.
Landrace
This breed has a long body, large drooping ears, and long and relatively straight snout. It is also known for its mothering ability and prolificacy. The major defect of this breed is the weak hind legs and pasterns.
Landrace
Yorkshire and neighboring countries in northern England. It was developed by a selection and crossing with Leicester hog which which was a white hog.
Large white
is a white breed known for its good mothering ability and large litter size. The ears are medium-sized and carried erect. The snout is relatively short and straight, and the legs are generally sturdy and strong
* Relatively short with big belly
* Excess Back Fat
Large White
A breed of swine originated in United States in the Corn Belt
Duroc
A top crossing sire with a golden brown to very dark red that have good muscle quality and is probably the most resistant to stress.
Duroc
Originated in Belgium with piebald in color erect ears, prone to PSS and PSE and also a Top Crossing Sire.
* Very Susceptible to Stress
* Weak hind legs
Pietrain
This breed is known for its good muscle development in the ham, loin, and shoulder with very thin backfat.
* Very Susceptible to Stress
* Weak hind legs
Pietrain
Record was organized in Boone County, Kentucky, just across the Ohio River from Cincinnati
Hampshire
“Belt” breed/meat type, black pig with a white belt around the shoulder, leanest breed/high lean meat percentage, relatively thin back fat, slaughter pigs are fast grower and highly acceptable carcass quality attributes
* poor mothering ability, late maturing, slow grower,
long – legged and lack body thickness.
Hampshire
Lard/dual type, black with six white points, snout is short but well dished and broad between eyes with few wrinkles, medium size erect ears, known for meatiness/excellent
carcass quality, desirable length, depth and balance of body, proved very hardy and crosses well with indigenous stock
Berkshire
Originated in South Central England, principally in the countries of Wiltshire.
Berkshire
Southwestern Ohio in the fertile area known as the Miami Valley. Known as the “Hot Type”
Poland China
Black in color with six distinct white points, the four feet, poll of the head and switch of the tail, face is of medium length and slightly curved, ears are naturally drooping and the jowl is full.
Poland China
Upgraded Native Breeds
Diani - 50% Native and 50% Berkshire
Kaman - 50% Native and 50% Duroc
Berkjala - 5/8 Berkshire and 3/8 Jalajala
Miracle pig - 1/2 Large White, 1/4 Landrace, 1/4 Native
- Produced through genetic engineering which aims to take advantage of heterosis
- Do not have distinguishing physical characteristics which differentiate them from other group of pigs
Synthetic Breeds
- Considered Taihu pigs, deriving their name from the Taihu Lake. Slow growing and fat, but have a very good taste, resistant to some diseases.
Meishan
– upgraded native pigs (Batangas) with Berkshire
Diani
upgraded native pig (Batangas) with Duroc
Kaman
A 5/8 Berkshire and 3/8 Jalajala pig (Rizal)
Berkjala
A ½ Large White, ¼ Landrace, ¼ Native
Meracle pig
