Livestock Breed ID Week 4

Berkshire Origin – County seat of the shire of Berks in England Use – Pork Color/marking Black White tip on tail White from knees down White snout Distinctive traits – Erect ears

Kerry Hill Origin – English/Welsh Border Use – Meat and Fleece/Wool Color/marking White fleece Black nose Black ring around eyes Black on the legs Black ears Distinctive traits Markings always on ears, nose, eyes, legs

Saanen Origin – Saanen Valley, Switzerland Use – Dairy Color/marking – White/Light Cream Distinctive traits Roman nose Straight face Erect ears

Toggenburg Origin – Toggenburg Valley, Switzerland Use – Dairy Color/marking Light fawn to dark chocolate White markings Distinctive traits White ears 2 white strips on face White from knees down White triangle on either side of tail