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Breeds of Livestock
Swine Breeds

Hampshire

  • Originated in England
  • Black with white belt encircling shoulder and front legs
  • Erect ears
  • Advantages
    • lean, high quality carcass
    • feed efficiency
    • heavily muscled
  • Disadvantages
    • prolificacy
See additional examples of the Hampshire breed.

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