Pigs

Pigs — Lacombe

Location:

Small Animal Barn, Canada Agriculture and Food Museum

About:

The Lacombe breed is named for its place of origin. It was founded through a breeding program at the Lacombe Research Station of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in Lacombe, Alberta. The parent breeds were Berkshire, Chester White, and Landrace.

Lacombe pigs are known for their docile nature and rapid weight gain, particularly the sows. These pigs have long bodies, short legs, and drooping ears. They are white in colour, medium in size, and meaty in shape. With an efficient food conversion ratio, Lacombes yield good-quality carcasses.

Having been specifically developed for Canada, the Lacombe breed remains popular across the country.

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