Pig Breeds
Depending on their size and purpose, pigs come in a variety of breeds. The most commonly bred pig breeds are as follows:
- Berkshire: Black with white point.
- Landrace: Long-bodied
- Chester White: Durable with excellent mothering skills.
- Hampshire: Produces lean carcasses with erect ears.
- Yorkshire: Popular for pink skin and long ears in North America.
Duroc, Spotted, and Poland China are also the most bred breeds of pig.
Scientific Name of Pig
The scientific name of a pig is Sus scrofa domesticus. Pigs are also known as swine. It belongs to the order Artiodactyla and the family known as Suidae. Various breeds of pigs are bred globally for several human needs such as meat, fat, leather, glue, fertilizers, medicines, violin strings, brushes, and explosives. We will explore more about the pig and its scientific name.
Table of Content
- What is the Scientific Name of Pig?
- Scientific Classification of Pig
- Taxonomic Classification of Pig
- Pig Breeds
- Uses of Pig
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