1. Pork Terminology & Breeds M. Marler Fall 2011

2. Swine Terminology Boar-Mature male pig Sow-Mature female pig Barrow-Castrated male pig Gilt-Young, immature female pig Farrowing-The act of giving birth in swine

3. Any breed ending in “–shire” has upright ears White swine exhibit maternal characteristics.

4. Chester White (United States)

5. White hair with drooping ears Noted for large litters and excellent mothering ability. Boars are aggressive breeders.

6. Landrace

7. Landrace (Denmark) White with huge drooping ears Longer than any other breed due to an extra vertebrae The most prolific swine breed

8. Yorkshire

9. Yorkshire (England) White with erect ears Called the “mother breed” Noted for large litters, lean carcasses, and good feed conversion

10. Duroc (United States)

11. Reddish brown with drooping ears Paternal breed Average carcasses Excellent growth rate and feed efficiency

12. Hampshire

13. Hampshire (United States) Black with a white belt around the shoulders Erect ears

14. Pietrain

15. Pietrain (Belgium) Black and white spotted Erect ears Stress positive Paternal breed Early maturing

16. Berkshire

17. Berkshire (England) Black body White points and nose Erect ears Excellent meat quality Fast, efficient growth