ACT - Swine Breeds1. 2 Hampshire These hogs are black with a white belt that extends from one front...

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HampshireThese hogs are black with a white belt that extends from one front leg, over the shoulder, and down the other front leg. They have erect ears and are popular for their lean, meaty carcasses.

PECOSShipley Swine Genetics

8086 Marion RoadNewark, OH 43055


durocThese hogs, noted for their fast growth and good feed efficiency, are a reddish color with droopy ears. On the average, this breed needs less feed to make a pound of muscle than the other breeds.

GATORShipley Swine Genetics



Chester whiteSolid white, these pigs have medium sized, droopy ears. They usually have large litters and sought for their mothering ability. Boars of this breed are usually aggressive.

SURE SHOTHi Point Genetics, Inc.19225 N. 2050th Street

Chrisman, Illinois 619241-877-247-3636


yorkshireThe most sought after breed, Yorks are good mothers and produce large litters. They exhibit a long, big frame and are white with erect ears.

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landraceLike the other white hogs, this breed is known for the sow's mothering ability. They have very large, floppy ears, are long-bodied, and have the highest weaned average of any breed, as well as the highest average post-weaning survival rate.

ROYAL KINGShipley Swine Genetics



berkshireBlack with six white points (nose, tail, and legs), these hogs have erect ears and a short, dished snout. They work well in enclosed facilities and are noted for their siring ability.

BIG TIMBERHi Point Genetics, Inc.19225 N. 2050th Street

Chrisman, Illinois 61924


SpotsWhite with black spot, this breed has the same type of ears as the Poland China. These hogs are known for producing pigs with a high growth rate.

TITANHi Point Genetics, Inc.19225 N. 2050th Street

Chrisman, Illinois 619241-877-247-3636


polandLike the Berkshire, this breed has six white points on a black body. They have medium sized droopy ears and produce meaty carcasses with large loin eyes.

OUTCASTHi Point Genetics, Inc.19225 N. 2050th Street

Chrisman, Illinois 61924


CROSSESCrosses – Combines genetics of 2 or more breeds.Exhibits hybrid vigorPopular cross Hampshire & Yorkshire

BLUE BUTT GILT


pietrain Medium in size, heavy muscled and are know for high

yield of lean meat. Often associated with the presence of the gene for Porcine Stress Syndrome. White with black spots and erect ears. Rings of light pigmentation carrying white hair surround the black spots.


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