Breeds of Pigs - i

Iberian Pigs are meat pigs from to the Iberian Peninsula. The Iberian pig can probably be traced back to the Neolithic, when animal domestication started. Currently they are found in herds clustered in the central and southern part of Portugal and Spain.

The most commonly accepted theory is that the first pigs were brought to the Iberian Peninsula by the Phoenicians from the Eastern Mediterranean coast (current day Lebanon), whe ...

Idaho Pasture Pigs (also known as IPPs) were developed from Duroc, Old Berkshire, and Kunekune pigs. They are grazing pigs and are very gentle, have great personalities, are easy to work with, and are smaller than traditional pig, like the Large White, while still reaching a butcher weight of about 200 - 250 pounds in 9 - 10 months eating primarily grass.

They are a well-proportioned pig with a medium width in the leg set, a wide ...

Italian Landrace Pigs represent a distinctive Italian variation of the Landrace pig breed. These pigs are characterized by their large size, remarkably long bodies, lop ears, and striking white coat.

Originally imported from Denmark in the post-Second World War era, Landrace pigs were specifically chosen for their suitability in the production of Salumi and prosciutto crudo, renowned dry-cured hams traditionally thinly sliced and serve ...