Flashcards in Pig breeds Deck (18):
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3 different ear positions
Upright ears end in "shire" (if English for the most part)
Down and droopy
Down not droopy
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Boar
intact male pig
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Gilt
Female that has never had babies
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Sow
Female that had babies
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American Landrace
Originated from Denmark
White, drooping ears
More confinement adaptable
Longer than other breeds - has extra vertebrae
"drooping ears racing to the ground"
Pinna points at the ground
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American Yorkshire
Originated in England
White with erect ears
"Mother breed" - large litters, excellent milking, mothering ability
Muscular with high proportion of lean meat
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Berkshire
Originated in England
Black color, white points ( feet and switch) and nose
Short faced, with erect ears
Juicy, flavorful, tender meat
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Chester White
Originated in the US
White hair, drooping ears - horizontal pinna
Large litters and excellent mothering ability
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Cross / Blue Butt
Cross between any black and any white breed
Usually a Yorkshire and Hampshire cross
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Duroc
Originated in the US
Reddish brown
Quick muscle growth
Aggressive
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Hampshire
Originated in the US
Black with white belt, erect ears
Well - muscled, rapid growers
Excellent Mothers
Good tempered
Good carcass quality
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Hereford
White face 2/3+, 2 white feet 1 inch+ above hoof
Not well muscled
New breed
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Pietrain
Originated in Belgium
Black and White spotted with erect ears (washed out black)
High proportion of lean to fat
Often carries Porcine Stress Syndrome
-Purebreds are rare
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Poland China
Originated in the US
Black and white patches, drooping ears and large size
Reach max weight quick
Excellent feeders
Quick to mature and hardy constitution
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Red Wattle
Large red hog with fleshy wattle attached to each side of the neck
Known for hardiness, foraging ability and rapid growth rate
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Spotted Swine
Originated in the US
Black and white spotted with drooping ears
Able to transmit fast gaining, feed efficient, meat qualities to their offspring
Black rooted color
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Tamworth
Originated in England
its long and has a snout that is moderately long and straight
Red coat
Looks like an anteater
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