Similarly to how different cow breeds produce different qualities of beef, certain pig breeds produce better quality pork than others. Duroc is a common breed of pig that produces high quality, super ...

NICOLETT, Minn. — While COVID-19 nudged many livestock producers into branded meat marketing, one family – the Comparts of Nicollet — have been at it for 20 years. Compart Family Farms Premium Duroc ...

According to livestock experts, there are over 100 breeds of pig in the world. However, in Kenya, farmers concentrate on four major breeds, which do well in the market. The breeds include the: Large ...

In both spring and fall, 12 Duroc, 12 Hampshire, and 12 Duroc x Hampshire F 1 weanling pigs all reared under the same management were fed in pens of 3 to slaughter weights. Three Duroc and 4 Hampshire ...

According to livestock experts, there are over 100 breeds of pig in the world. However, in Kenya, farmers concentrate on four major breeds, which do well in the market. The breeds include the: Large ...

Adipose tissue is a crucial energy-regulating organ in mammals, responsible not only for storing excess energy but also participating in body temperature maintenance and metabolic balance. Adipocyte ...

Kaisy Knott, 12, won Supreme Champion Gilt with her Duroc pig Dorothy on Sunday at the 4-H Swine Breeding Show. There were 294 pigs at The Great Frederick Fair this year and 125 swine exhibitors, said ...

AUSTIN — Premier breeders from across the country who’ve made a livelihood in raising purebred hogs made the trip to southern Minnesota this week for the National Barrow Show at the Mower County ...