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pigs were transported into America from County in England between 1825 and 1835. Some of the first imports were dubbed the McKay after a man by that name was believed to have brought these from England to America. The was a significant importation success in the Corn Belt between 1910 and 1920.

The best lard for a homestead is probably the Pot-Bellied , also called the Asian Heritage . It’s a landrace , making it incredibly adaptable. They are the cheapest to buy. They are small, weighing 50 to 70 pounds at butcher age, produce quality lard, and are of an easy-going demeanor. The Pot-Bellied has an exceptional …

You can also filter pigs by . Under Applied Filters toward the top left of this page, click . You can then select any combination of breeds, such as Berkshire, Chester White, Duroc, Gloucestershire Old Spot, Guinea , , Hereford, Idaho Pasture , Juliana, Kunekune, Landrace, Large Black, Mangalitsa, Meishan, Ossabaw Island, Poland China, Red Wattle, Spotted, Tamworth …

The types of operations and stages of life for are shown in Fig. 4.3. provide careful monitoring of genetics within purebred lines and aid producers in management of their breeding programs. The gestational period for a sow is about 16 weeks, which allows about 2, and the average litter size is 8–10 piglets.

. The American Guinea is the ideal sustainable heritage farm , known for its moderate size, excellent foraging abilities, friendly temperament, excellently flavored meat and indispensable lard. While the American Guinea is smaller than industrial breeds, it is a good-sized farm providing a nice, well-marbled …