Hampshire
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About Hampshire pigs
The Hampshire is the belted pig: black with a white band around the shoulders and front legs. The breed came from Britain, probably from Hampshire or the Scottish borders, and was developed in Kentucky from imports around 1825.
They have erect ears and are known for muscle. Hampshire carcasses are among the leanest and best muscled of any breed, with a large loin eye, which is why they are used as terminal sires alongside Durocs.
Sows are durable and long-lived.
The trade is a specific and well-documented one. A high proportion of Hampshires carry the RN gene, sometimes called the acid meat gene, which raises the acidity of the muscle and reduces cooking yield and water-holding capacity. It is testable, and any serious Hampshire programme tests for it.
Sourced from The Livestock Conservancy and the breed’s registry, reviewed by HoofnHorn.
No Hampshire pigs at auction right now.
Heritage breeds come up in ones and twos, so this is normal. We will email you the moment a Hampshire is listed.