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Origin First develop in Denmark for the production of bacon. Characteristic: White in color Longest breed of swine with 16 to 17 ribs. Known for its prolificacy and mothering ability under Philippine condition.

Disadvantage of landrace

This breed originated from Yorkshire and neighboring countries of Northern England. Characteristics White in color. Large litters Have erect ears Good mothering ability Excellent milkers Strong legs Adapt well to confinement

originated in the Eastern United States Have a solid colors ranging from very high light golden to very dark red that approaches the color of mahogany.

Originated from Southern England. This breed have white belt around the shoulder and body including the foreleg.

Originated from South Central England, The color is black with six white spots, four white feet, one on the forehead and another on the switch of the tail.

This breed is known as “muscle pigs” because of its outstanding muscle development in the ham, loin and shoulder. Spotted black and white color

They are generally small Mature females weigh about 30 to 40 kilograms Boars weigh about 40 to 50 kilograms.

There are five strains of pigs developed and documented in the Philippines that contained genes of native pigs:

common in the province of Batangas. It is the result from Native Pig (Batangas)+ Duroc

it is the result from crossing the Native Pig (Batangas) + Berkshire

result from corssing Native Pig (Ilocos) + Berkshire

was develop in 1916 at UP College of Agriculture. This is the result of crossing Native Pig (Jalajala, Rizal) + Berkshire. It has 75% dressing percentage.

= it is intermediate between the lard and the bacon type of swine.

Philippine warty pig

Palawan Bearded pig

This breed is common particularly in China. Well-known for its prolificacy, early sexual maturity ranging from 2.5 to 3 months and large litter size (15 to 16 piglets)

This are the results of a combination of the good characteristics traits of superior genetics breeds.

It was developed in the Netherlands by a group of breeding companies called TOPIGS. The foundation breed is the Pietrain along with Largewhite and Landrace

developed by Eurobrid, Netherlands.

developed by PIC 35 years ago and the name become synonymous with prolificacy.

It is known to produce large litters, docile with good mothering ability and rebreeding ability.

SWINE HYBRID

This are the systems of mating animals to produce a pure breed or a crossbreed.

Types of breeding system

This are the breeding of closely-related animals.

system of breeding wherein animals of the same breed are mated to each other but not closely related

Refers to the result to large improvement in the average performance of the F1 progeny over that of the parents. Is defined as the change in performance of the crossbred progeny over the average of the parental breeds

Types of crossbreeding

mating with the use of two different breeds.

mating with the use of three different breeds.

mating with the use of four different breeds.

It is a system of breeding wherein an inferior breed is improved by continued crossing. It is commonly used among native breeds. The native breeds are usually crossed with pure breeds of swine.

is a systematic way of choosing the desired characteristics of pigs for breeding purposes.

How many months is Initial Evaluation

How many months is final evaluation

Two way of selection

The best boar gets the best sows, while the weak, sickly and poor ones usually die naturally and have lower chances of breeding other animals. As time goes on, the herd is getting better ("survival of the fittest").

Types of selection that have human intervention

Selecting Gilts

Selecting Boer

Methods of Selection

In this method, selection is done on the basis of the individual's record of inheritance.

This method establishes minimum standards for each character, and selecting simultaneously but independently for each character.

This refers to that system in which there is selection for only one trait at a time

This method combines all important traits into one overall value or index.

Refers to the removal of unwanted animals in the herd.

In a herd, it is common to cull at a rate of

Two types of culling

Pointers in Culling Boars and Gilts/ Sow

Criteria for Culling Boars

Factors Affecting Sexual Maturity

Estrous Cycle

• Also known as heat period • Lasts from one (1) to five (5) days with an average of 2-3 days

Time during which the sow will accept the boar (sexual receptivity)

Phases of Estrous Cycle

-long period of inactivity

reddening of vulva and mucus discharge

It is the method by which a pig raiser determines whether a sow will accept service by the boar.

Techniques of Heat Detection

This method is done by applying pressure on her sides with both hands.

This is done by riding on or pressing the back or loin of the sow.

With this technique old semen sample is squeezed from a squirt bottle on the snout of the sow.

A vasectomized boar is the best animal to use in this method.

Mating System

the period from fertilization to farrowing time

Average of gestation period

➤ the secretion of milk from specialized glands (mammary glands) to provide nourishment to offspring.

Lactation last about?

(Milk Production)

(Milk Let-down)

➤ the time interval from weaning to service ➤ This is the time when the sow is unproductive. ➤ The length of the dry period varies depending on the sow's body condition ➤ Ideal dry period is 7days

Methods of Selection