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<blockquote data-quote="Workinonit Farm" data-source="post: 645707" data-attributes="member: 839"><p>As with cattle, there are many variations within a breed as between breeds. Some breeds are 'known' for certain traits/qualities. I, personally, prefer Hampshires (Durocs being my 2nd choice). They are good mothers, nice temperaments, grow well and have a decent carcass. The sow/boar combo I am using makes for a nice balanced not too lean not too fat carcass.</p><p></p><p>The more popular/common breeds are Yorkshire, Berkshire, Chester Whites. Many people prefer the 'white' pigs. Large scale outfits generally raise white hogs. </p><p></p><p>The 'heirloom' breeds tout a better meat quality. Modern hogs have changed alot over the years, they are more lean and less fat than they used to be.</p><p></p><p>I think quality of meat has as much to do with the breed as it does with how they are raised and what they are fed.</p><p></p><p>Just my 2 cents.</p><p></p><p>Katherine</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Workinonit Farm, post: 645707, member: 839"] As with cattle, there are many variations within a breed as between breeds. Some breeds are 'known' for certain traits/qualities. I, personally, prefer Hampshires (Durocs being my 2nd choice). They are good mothers, nice temperaments, grow well and have a decent carcass. The sow/boar combo I am using makes for a nice balanced not too lean not too fat carcass. The more popular/common breeds are Yorkshire, Berkshire, Chester Whites. Many people prefer the 'white' pigs. Large scale outfits generally raise white hogs. The 'heirloom' breeds tout a better meat quality. Modern hogs have changed alot over the years, they are more lean and less fat than they used to be. I think quality of meat has as much to do with the breed as it does with how they are raised and what they are fed. Just my 2 cents. Katherine [/QUOTE]
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