Animal Production Term 1.6

Breeds of Swine

Maternal Breeds and Terminal Breeds

Two categories of Swine

Maternal Breeds

Known for large litters and replacement females

Terminal Breeds

Known for growth and carcass quality. Used in

terminal crosses

Duroc

It produces the best muscle quality and has the lowest incidence of stress mortality.

Landrace

Are bred for pork production, known for their prolific breeding and good mothering ability.

Yorkshire

They are known for their adaptability to various environments, contributing to their widespread popularity in the swine industry. Known as “Mother breed”

Berkshire

Highly prized for its juiciness, flavor, and tenderness.

Poland China

Known for their large frame, length of body, leanness and muscle.

Hampshire

Known for producing lean muscle, high carcass quality, minimal back fat and large loin. Females also are known for their mothering ability, with longevity in the sow herd.

Hereford

A breed of domestic pig named for its color and pattern, which is similar to that of the Hereford breed of cattle: red and white face.

Pietrain

Easy to handle and generally known as a quite pig. They are sociable and do well both outdoor and indoor

Spot

Efficient feeder and noted for rapid weight gain

Philippine Native

The breed is very prolific, in average the gilts could exhibit signs of sexual maturity as young as 4 to 5 months.