Origin
Where is the American Landrace originally from?
Denmark
what varying colors are in the Duroc breed?
can vary from being light gold all the way to a very dark red?
what 2 characteristics does the Hampshire have?
-black with a white band encircling the shoulders and erect ears.
what are the main/common usages of a Yorkshire?
-two breed cross breeding
-three breed cross breeding
-bacon breed
what is the weight range of a mature Chester White boar?
600 to 900 lbs
where is the Pietrain originally from?
originated in Pietrain, Belgium
what is the coloration of a pietrain?
-white base color with black spots
what are 2 characteristics pietrain have
Pietrain is a spotted pig with irregular dark and white spots. Red hair is usually found on white spots.
what are the main/common usage of a chester white
What breed has no red hair
Poland/Spot
where does the Poland china originate from?
United states, Kentucky
what 3 coloration traits does a Hereford have?
-Red body, white feet and a white nose
what characteristics does the hereford have?
red with a white face. It is of medium size, with a curly tail and lop ears.
what are the main/common usage of the duroc
Durocs are predominantly kept for their meat
What breed is called "thin rinds"
Hampshire
where is the Red Wattle originally from?
-originated in New Caledonia
What coloration pattern does a Poland China have?
-Black in color with white points on all four feet and white on tip of nose and tip of tail.
what are characteristics of the poland china
typically black, sometimes with six white patches, and are known for their large size.
what are the main/common usage of hereford
produce high-quality meat
What breed is a true pure bread
Berkshire
where is the Hereford originally from?
-La Plata, Missouri
what varying colors can a potbelly pig have?
-can be black but if cross bred can be white and spotted
What are characteristics of the potbelly
have a short to medium wrinkled snout, small erect ears, large jowls in proportion to the head, a short neck, a pronounced potbelly,
what are the main/common uses of pietrain
They are commonly used in crossbreeding in Germany to improve the quality of pork produced
What breed has great mothering abilities
Tamworth