Macy Vansickle Bryan County OCES Youth Development Educator Breeds of Swine Macy Vansickle Bryan County OCES Youth Development Educator

Landrace Originated in Denmark Large Drooped ears Known for their maternal instincts White Long

Berkshire One of the oldest breeds, originated in England Black with white legs, snout and switch Known for fast and efficient growth and reproductive efficiency Erect ears

Chester White Originated in Chester County, Pennsylvania White with drooped ears Mothering breed Known to produce large litters

Duroc Originated in the United States Solid red Drooped ears Grows quickly and efficiently

Hampshire Originated in the United States Black with a white belt Small, erect ears Well-known meat breed

Hereford Originated in Missouri Developed from crossing Berkshires and Durocs Red with white face, legs and underline Medium-sized, drooping ear Long neck

Poland China Originated in the US to be a lard type hog but now used for meat Noted for ability to easily gain weight Black with white snouts, legs and switch Generally poor mothers Drooped ears

Spots Developed in United States. Ideally 50/50 Black with White Spots Efficient feeders

Tamworth Originated in Ireland Red in color A noted bacon breed Deep-sided Well-arched back Erect ears Good mothers Very active

Yorkshire Originated in England White Large, erect ears Known as “The Mother Breed” Produces large litters Bacon-type hog

Meishan Originated in China White Large, droopy ears Known as “The Bacon Breed” Produces large litters Perhaps most prolific breed in the world.

Crossbred Offspring of any two breeds is considered a “crossbred” Can be a variety of color, shape, and size.

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