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Breeds of Livestock
Swine Breeds

Berkshire

  • Originated in the shire of Berks in England
  • Black with six points of white on feet, tail and snout
  • Erect ears
  • Advantages
    • good conception rate
    • carcass quality
  • Disadvantages
    • prolificacy
    • rate of gain
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