Large White Pig - breed History continued

Before the end of the 19* Century, British Large Whites were already establishing themselves all over the world. Innovative pedigree breeders, such as Sanders Spencer of the Holywell herd near Huntingdon, were exporting breeding stock as far afield as Australia, Argentina, Canada and Russia as well as most countries in Europe.

The Large White has proved itself as a rugged and hardy breed that can withstand variations in climate and other environmental factors. Their ability to cross with and improve other breeds has given them a leading role in commercial pig production systems and breeding pyramids around the world.

While the Large White was originally developed as an active and outdoor breed, they do very well in intensive production systems. They and their descendants, the Yorkshire, are to be found in practically all crossbreeding and rotational breeding programmes using two or more breeds. The sows of the breed have an enviable reputation as dams and form the foundation of the classic Fl hybrid gilt.

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