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LARGE WHITE PIG BREED

Large White Pig is a domesticated exotic breed of pig that originates from Yorkshire in England. It is one among the recommended commercial pig breeds. This animal have been known for decades as a favorite market animal where high quality bacon and pork are sought for.
In my own terms, large white pig breed is a breed meant for  both beginners and established pig farmers as it allows easy manipulations and can withstand tough and rough times.

Large white sow

Large white gilt

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Large white growers
Watch: Our sow farrowed 22piglets at once

Characteristicse
• The Large White pig is large in size and of pure white coloration. It has white or pink skin.
• Large white pig breed has dished face and erect ears of pink color.
• It has excellent conformation with good hams. It is huge in size and coarse boned but is quite sound in feet and legs.
• Their length of legs and extra height help them to remain active and they have long useful lives in the breeding pen.
• The Large White pig is a rugged and very active and hardy breed. It can withstand variations in climate and do well in other environmental factors.
•The sows are known for having excellent maternal instincts, large litters and also for heavy milk production. When the breed was developed, it was actually developed as an active and outdoor breed which was good for extensive.
 • This breed of pig can be used in any form of crossbreeding program with other breeds like Landrace, Duroc, Camborough pigs etc
• Average live body weight of the mature boars is between 350-380 kg. And average live body weight of the mature sows usually vary from 260-300 kg.

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