The Landrace breed has a long body length but the arch of the back is almost flat in these hogs. The U. S. Department of Agriculture received a shipment of Danish Landrace in 1934 and developed new breeds from that shipment. Among the different breeds, the Poland China stands out for maximum weight at any given age. The Spot has large black and white spots all over its body. The Spot traces part of its ancestry back to the Poland China breed.
Spots are fast-gaining, known for their feed efficiency and meat qualities.
The females are productive and gentle. The breed originated in England and is thought to have been brought to Ohio in the United States around 1830. For more information on all the different swine breeds, check out the link to Oklahoma State University's Animal Science Department, found in CyberLibrary under Tina's Favorite Pig Links .