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

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

3. 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

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

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

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

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

8. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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