The Hampshire pig is a lean breed originally from the southern region of the United Kingdom, but it has been widely selected and developed in the United States. Known for its distinctive coat coloration, the Hampshire pig features a black body with white markings on the back and front legs, giving it a striking and recognizable appearance.
**1. Breed Characteristics**
The Hampshire pig is predominantly black, with a distinct white band around the shoulders and forelimbs, which is commonly referred to as the "white shoulder" or "white belt." The head is medium-sized, with a straight face and upright ears. Its body is well-proportioned, with a broad middle section, short back, and compact build. The muscles in the loin area and hindquarters are particularly well-developed, contributing to its excellent meat quality.
**2. Production Performance**
Hampshire pigs are known for their fast growth rates, with an average daily gain of 697 grams from 25.6 kg to 97.6 kg. They also exhibit good feed efficiency, with a feed conversion ratio of 2.95. When raised to a market weight of approximately 91.7 kg, they have an average backfat thickness of 6.76 cm, a loin eye area of 28.7 square centimeters, and a carcass lean meat percentage of 60.7%. Their carcass quality is consistently high.
Sows are productive, typically giving birth to an average of 9 litters per sow. They are known for having strong, uniform piglets and good maternal traits. Additionally, the lean meat content of their carcasses often exceeds 65%, making them highly valuable in commercial pork production. Hampshire pigs are commonly used in crossbreeding systems, either as a terminal sire or a maternal line, due to their ability to improve growth performance and carcass quality in offspring.
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