Intro to Animal

Science

Swine Breeds

Duroc

Originates from
Midwestern
United States
Known for red
color and
drooping ears

Landrace

Originates from
Denmark
Known for high
quality meat
with little
excess fat

Yorkshire

Originates from
England
Known for erect
ears and bacon
production

Berkshire

Originates from
England
Known for high
quality meat
with sufficient
fat

Poland China

Originates from
China
Known for
efficient growth
and feed
conversion

Spot

Originates from
Poland China
Ohio
Known for rate
of gain and
carcass quality

Hamshire

Originates from
Hampshire
county England
Known for
hardiness and
vigor

YouTube Resource

https://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOMBXPhEI28

Source

http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/swine