Tag: Large White

The breed is ideally suited to an intensive system and the high levels of management and data recording in such a system can bring out the best in the breed. The is a large, lean white breed. Sows weight around 260-300kg and boars, 350-380kg. Animals have distinctive prick ears. should have excellent conformation with good hams.

First recognised in 1868 the owes its origins to the old Yorkshire breed. The was one of the original founder breeds of the National Breeders’ Association (now known as the British Association) and the first herdbook was published in 1884. Large Whites are distinguished by their erect ears and slightly dished faces.