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It is a large pig, heavy-jowled, lop-eared and short-legged. [3]: 193 It is among the heaviest of pig breeds: sows average some 240 kg, boars about 50 kg more. [4] The heaviest pig on record is a Poland China named Big Bill, who in Tennessee in 1933 was found to weigh 1158 kg (2552 lb), with a length of about 2.75 m (9 ft). [3]: 173
It is a pig of medium size: mature sows weigh about 270 kg (600 lb) and boars about 360 kg (800 lb). [4]: 611 The only allowable coat coloration is a deep red-brown covering at least two thirds of the body, with a pale face, ears, underbelly, and socks. The ears hang forwards over the face. [6]: 394 [7]: 197
The Certified Pedigreed Swine Association (CPS) was formed in 1997, to combine the records of the Chester White, Poland China, and Spotted, into a central organization with individual state organizations being members. [7] The Chester White is not a versatile breed suited to both intensive and extensive husbandry.
The world record for the heaviest pig so far is held by Big Bill, owned by Elias Buford Butler of Jackson, Tennessee. It was a Poland China breed of hog that tipped the scales at 2,552 pounds (1,158 kg) in 1933. [14] Bill was due to be exhibited at the Chicago World Fair when he broke a leg and had to be put down. At about this point in time ...
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The lower growth rate means less overall meat yield as a result of poor feed utilization. Although, because of the breeds unique characteristics, the “killing-out percentage” (link) is high because of its lean cut yield. This is due to the fact that the Poland China is a lean pig with less fat than other breeds of Pig.
The number of adults eating in a way they consider to be healthy has fallen, according to new data. What’s more, research shows they aren’t enjoying the food either.