Breed History
Parts of a Pig
Ham/Bacon
market pigs
Fun Facts
100

what pig breed has the biggest litters

Yorkshire. The Yorkshire breed is known as the “Mother Breed” because Yorkshire sows characteristically farrow and raise large litters of pigs.

100

Where does the Ground meat style ham come from 

The shoulder or the leg

100

How much ham is eaten every year on thanksgiving





24.75 million pounds, or the equivalent of 619 full truckloads, of bone-in hams, estimates Len Steiner, principal at Steiner Consulting Group, which consults for the food industry. He estimates that 15 percent of the U.S. population eats ham on the big day.


100

what weight shoud a market hog be before processing 

275 pounds

100

What Pigs are Black

Large Black Pig

200

what is the smallest breed of pig


The world's smallest wild pig species is the 71 centimetres (28 in) long wild pygmy hog which lives in Assam, India. It is a critically endangered wild species, not appropriate for domestication.



200

what part of the pig is bacon

The belly

200

how many calories is in a pound of ham

658 calories

200

what is the average price per pound of a market hog

3.50 per pound

200

What Pigs are White

Large White Pig

300

what is the oldest known pig breed

Berkshire pigs were first discovered by Oliver Cromwell and their pedigree book is the oldest of them all. They were historically, as today, much favoured for their outstanding flavour.

300

where does roast come from

The loins

300

how many calories is in a pound of bacon

2438 calories

300

how many pounds of meat would you get from a 270 pound hog

150-155 pounds which is 57% of the hog

300

True or False do Pigs Sweat

False

400

what is the most used breed of pig

American Yorkshire hog

400

How many primal cuts can you get from 1 pig

There are between four and six primal cuts, which are the large parts in which the pig is first cut: the shoulder (blade and picnic), loin, belly (spare ribs and side) and leg. These are often sold wholesale, as are other parts of the pig with less meat, such as the head, feet and tail.

400

pork is a good source of...

  • Protein.
  • Niacin.
  • Vitamins B6 and B12.
  • Iron.
  • Zinc.
400

how old should a market hog be when sent to processing 

18-20 weeks

400

How Fast can Pigs Run

A domestic pig can run at speeds of around 17 km/h, and wild pigs can run even faster. Even though they can weigh up to 91 kilograms each, a wild pig can run at speeds of around 50 km/h.

500

What is the fastest growing meat pig


Durocs have a reputation for being some of the hardiest and quickest-growing pigs around. Here's what you need to know about the Duroc pig breed.



500
what part of a pig cant you eat

The only part of a pig you can't eat is the squeal

500

Can eating ham slow down some types of cancer

Ham is rich in protein, minerals, and other nutrients that support optimal health. The most notable include: Selenium. Although evidence is limited, normal blood levels of selenium are linked to lower rates of thyroid disease, heart disease, and some types of cancer

500

how much bacon would you get from a 270-280 pound pig 

20 pounds a pig 

500

What are Pigs Afraid of

Pigs may be frightened by yelling, thunderstorms, barking dogs or other loud noises.

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