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What is a defining characteristic of Chester White pigs?
Which breed is known for being black with six white points?
What were the first Yorkshire pigs brought into the U.S. around?
1830
What is a key feature of Landrace pigs?
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The Duroc breed is characterized by its color. What is it?
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The Hampshire pig is known for having floppy ears.
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Herefords pigs originated in ______.
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What color are Berkshire pigs typically?
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What type of animal is referred to by the term 'boar'?
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Study Notes
Chester White
- Completely white in color with medium floppy ears and a thick coat.
- Valued by packing houses for color and muscle mass.
- Renowned for superior mothering abilities and durability.
- One of three breeds consistently showing top meat quality.
- Originated in Chester County, Pennsylvania; developed from English boars in early 19th century.
Poland China
- Characterized by black color with six white points, no red or sandy pigment.
- Features deep coarse hair and floppy ears.
- Known for natural soundness, durability, and excellent adaptability.
- Originally named the Big China Hog; first developed in Ohio's Miami Valley.
Yorkshire
- First introduced to the U.S. in Ohio around 1830; gained popularity significantly in the 1940s.
- Developed in Yorkshire, England, previously known as English Large White.
- Types include large, middle, and small; large type favored in the U.S.
- White in color, erect ears, very muscular with high lean meat yield.
- Highly durable, able to withstand climate variations; largest source of documented livestock performance records in the U.S.
Landrace
- Danish Landrace imported to the U.S. in 1934 for cross-breeding.
- White-black in color with drooping ears that slant forward.
- Known for ability to farrow and produce large litters; high carcass weight in ham and loin.
- Versatile breed, thriving in both indoor and outdoor conditions; originally bred for pork production.
Duroc
- An older version of the American domestic pig, forms basis for many commercial mix breeds.
- Red in color, large framed, medium muscular build, with droopy ears.
- Originated from red pig strains in New England around the 1800s, modern Duroc emerged in the 1830s.
Hampshire
- Black pig with a distinctive white band around the neck or feet and erect ears.
- Noted for good muscling, rapid growth, and high-quality carcass.
- Fourth most recorded breed in the U.S.; believed to be one of the oldest, derived from old English breeds.
Herefords
- Rare domestic breed that originated in the 1920s in Iowa and Nebraska.
- Bloodlines trace back to Duroc, Chester White, and Poland China.
- Recognizable for their red color with six white points, resembling the Hereford cattle breed.
Berkshire
- Reddish or sandy-colored with occasional spotting; refined through crossbreeding with Siamese and Chinese stock.
- Originated in England, similar in appearance to Poland China but with erect ears and distinct black and white markings.
Boar
- Male hog primarily used for breeding purposes.
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