Document Type
Circular
Type
text
Format
Publication Date
11-1957
Publisher
Agricultural Extension Service, South Dakota State College
Circular No.
0546
Pages
17
Description
Formerly there were two general types of swine: the lard type and the bacon type. Today, in general, all breeds are considered meat type and are being developed as meat hogs. The more popular breeds are: Hampshire, Berkshire, Yorkshire, Pol.and China, Chesterwhite, Durocs, Spotted Poland China, Tamworth and Landrace. Note the lifelike picture of a finished market hog on this page. An animal like this carries a high percentage of its weight in the most valuable cuts; the ham loins and bacon sides. This is the type of hog now in demand, a type to keep in mind when planning a breeding improvement program.
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Kortan, L. J., "Swine Production Guide for South Dakota 4-H Club Members" (1957). SDSU Extension Circulars. 0546. https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/extension_circ/666.
