Livestock Breed ID

Week 1

American Blackbelly• Origin: America• Use: Weed management, Trophy rams• Colors/Markings: • Tan with white face,• Black bars on face,• Black markings on legs, belly, chin, and chest

American Blackbelly• Distinct traits:

-Large horns with curls up to 30+ inches-Strong herd instincts-Rules for trophy rams are extremely strict

Duroc

• Origin: Eastern US• Use: Pork• Color: Reddish-brownish color• Traits: • Droopy ears• Medium length face (dish-shaped)

Texas Longhorn• Origin: North America• Use: Beef (Lean)• Colors: Varies, but dark red and white

mixes are the most popular• Distinct traits:

• Created by nature• Horns 36”-80” long• Hardy and self-sufficient • Insect resistant

Spotted Swine• Origin: North America (Ohio)• Use: Pork• Color: Mostly white with some

black/grey spots• Distinct Traits: • Most profitable pork producer• Floppy ears