Swine Breeds

Large White Yorkshire

• From England

• Erect ears, pink

Landrace

• Originated from Denmark

• Pink & Droopy ears

Duroc

• From USA

• Very golden to dark red similar to Mahogany, droopy ears

• “Red Power” breed of the swines

• Meat type

Berkshire

• From England

• Black and pink, Erect ears

• High quality meat

Poland China

• Originated in Ohio, USA

• Droopy ears, black and pink

Hampshire

• Originated in the US

• black, white belt/band

Hereford

• Originated in the US

• Brown! (kamukha ni American Polled Hereford)

Pietrain

• From Pietrain, Belgium

• White with black spots, erect ears

• Easy to handle/easy pig

Spot

• Developed in Indiana

• White with black spots, droopy ears

Philippine Native Pig

• LECHON

• Gilts may exhibit signs of sexual maturity (4-5mo) but check muna if pwede manganak

Two categories of Swine

• Maternal Breeds

• Terminal Breeds