survey shows Large Whites are now among the seven native pig breeds of most concern, which are both rare and have increased inbreeding. In 1954, the number of licensed Large White boars recorded ...

The latest Rare Breeds Survival Trust report brings shocking news: the Large White pig, a mainstay of British farms, is at serious risk. Annunciata Elwes reports. Pig farming has been through torrid ...

Good-quality pork and bacon. A perfect first-timer’s pig very docile and easy to handle British Lop One of the most endangered of the native breeds (along with Middle White), originally from Devon.

but even they admit the newly introduced “white pig” breeds are more lucrative. Home-fed black pigs take about two years to reach a slaughter weight of 200 pounds, while white pigs on large-scale ...

with the decline in Large Whites seven of our 11 native pig breeds are now Priority breeds,” he said. Mr Price said the Large White has had a significant influence in the commercial pig industry ...