The production rate of this breed is high. On the other hand, it has an optimal response under adverse conditions, both production, and climate. This pig was made to look like the country's banner which is pretty straight forward.. Why a pig as a symbol? In addition, she can give birth several times a year. The selection and genetic improvement program that followed resulted in a breed that had fairly good fertility, strong constitutions and more satisfactory rates of growth and feed conversion. It was developed in the time when Danes living in the area under Prussian rule were prohibited from raising the Danish flag and displayed the Protest pig instead. Danish protest pig is also known as Husum Red Pied. It is also known by some other names such as Protest pig, German: Husumer Protestschwein and Danish: Husum protestsvin or danske protestsvin. The Landrace can weigh between 450 and 700 pounds. The breed grows to a height of about 92 cm (36 in) and weighs up to 350 kg. Until the middle of the last century, when an action for improvement began, which became visible between the years 1860 and 1877. Unfortunately, the pig breeds have become extinct. Privacy Policy Production and quality testing have become a regular part of the Danish swine improvement program. It originates in North Frisia in Southern Schleswig in the beginning of the 20th century, when Danes living in the area under Prussian rule were prohibited from raising the Danish flagand displayed the Protest Pig instead. It has a long snout and drooping ears. The swine breed is usually red with a white vertical belt and strains of the flat white belt. Although also the Danish landrace was a very important influence in the creation of this breed.

Berkshire. It is of very good musculature, highlighted by the high quality of its channel, a high percentage of ham and particularly the production of bacon. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Since then, production and quality testing have become a regular part of the Danish swine improvement program. It originates in North Frisia in Southern Schleswig in the beginning of the 20th century, when Danes living in the area under Prussian rule were prohibited from raising the Danish flag and displayed the Protest Pig instead. Subscribe ROY'S FARM newsletter for news, updates and receiving notifications of new posts by email.

The Landrace breed is an important genetic base within the market, it is authorized in the elaboration of cure products.

Due to its red color, its broad white vertical belt, and a trace of a white horizontal belt it resembles the colors of the Flag of Denmark. While the ears are not very long, inclined forward and substantially parallel to the longitudinal of the head. The reason is brilliant.