@prokkstv: Here’s a breakdown of the most common commercial pig breeds and what makes each unique: 1. Large White (Yorkshire) Appearance: Large, white pigs with erect ears and slightly dished faces Animal & Food Sciences Traits: Prolific breeders with large litters, excellent milk production, and strong maternal abilities Usage: A key maternal line in commercial crossbreeding, often paired with Duroc or Hampshire for market pigs 2. Landrace Appearance: Totally white with long bodies and large drooping ears Traits: Very high fertility, excellent milking capacity, and top-notch mothering—earning the nickname “America’s Sowherd” Usage: Essential in maternal operations and crossbreeding programs 3. Duroc Appearance: Reddish-brown coat with drooping ears Traits: Exceptional growth rate, feed conversion, hardiness, and tender, marbled meat Usage: Widely used as a terminal sire in crossbreeding to enhance meat quality 4. Hampshire Appearance: Black with a distinctive white belt around shoulders and front legs; erect ears Traits: Lean, muscular, with efficient growth and good temperament Usage: Often used as a terminal sire for lean carcass quality 5. Pietrain Appearance: White body with black spots, erect ears Traits: Known for extreme muscularity and lean meat, though may carry the halothane gene Usage: Selected for traits that yield high muscle-to-fat carcass ratios. #fyp #baboy #negosyongpatok #farmlife #baboyanbusiness

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