Transcript Pigs.ppt

PIGS
Pigs
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First countries to domesticate swine
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China
India
Western Europe
Used For Trade
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Pig farming was more prevalent than cow.
Feral
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Domesticated pig gone wild.
Considered predators.
American / Southern Razorback.
Crossbreeding
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Allowed desirable traits to dominate.
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Less Fat
Before: 500# - 700#
 After: 250#
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Increased Immunity
Cheaper Production
Faster Growth Rate
Production
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Litters / App: 16 piglets.
Raised 6 to 9 months.
Butchered @ 170# - 200#
Utilization
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Meat – Hot Foods
Offal – Charcuterie
Hair – Brushes
Skin – Leather
Bones – Agricultural use
And Now…
Fat Back
Loin
Ham
Jowl
Picnic
Shoulder
Bacon
Spareribs
Trotters