Yanan

Yanan Pigs hail from the picturesque western Sichuan Basin hilly region in China, where they thrive amidst elevations ranging from 800 meters to 400 meters. This idyllic setting is characterized by a mild climate and abundant rainfall, providing the perfect environment for these remarkable animals to flourish. Distinguished by their striking black coats and large, elongated bodies, Yanan Pigs possess a distinctively robust and stately appearance. Their hindquarters exhibit a slight tilt, adding to their noble stature, while their bellies boast ample size without drooping, reflecting their overall well-developed physique. Inhabiting such lush and verdant landscapes, Yanan Pigs embody the harmonious relationship between ...

Yorkshire

Yorkshire pigs are one of the most common pig breed in North America. They are white and have upright ears. Black spots are not permitted. While the Yorkshire breed comes in three distinct sizes -- small, medium and large -- only the latter is traditionally found in the American pork industry. They are an extremely muscular pig and the typical Yorkshire carcass contains a great deal of lean meat, with little fat on the back. The Yorkshire breed was developed in Yorkshire, England, in 1761. In 1830, the first Yorkshires were imported to Ohio; however, they have a slow growth rate, which made them less popular until the late 1940s. In the 1940’s the focus of the pork industry became more focused on size and many large York ...

Yorkshire England

Originally from Yorkshire England, the Australian Yorkshires were derived from the original English breed of domesticated pig. This particular breed is also known as the most common breed in Australia. In 2001, a study was conducted at the Institute of Agricultural Sciences of South Vietnam that compared the Australian Yorkshire and the Duroc to common Vietnamese pigs. It concluded that the Australian breeds had a significant advantage over Vietnamese breeds in growth efficiency, and in littering performance. The Australian Yorkshire is marketed globally, with special modifications being made for Asian markets. For example, Australian Yorkshires supplied by Australian Pork Limited was opened to specifically ch ...