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1. www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca › en › articlePig Farming - The Canadian Encyclopedia

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   Nov 22, 2007 · Lacombe pigs represent the first livestock breed developed in Canada, a hybrid of Landrace, Berkshire and Chester White. Developed at the Lacombe Research Centre in Lacombe, Alberta, the breed was first licensed in 1957.

2. www.farmingplan.com › lacombe-pigLacombe Pig: Pig From Canada's Dairyland - Farming Plan

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   Mar 11, 2023 · The Lacombe pig breed is the fifth in the ranking of pigs in Canada. This breed originated from crossing with the Landrace and Chester White breeds with animals of the Berkshire breed. But when the crosses were made they kept pure white hair species.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Lacombe_pigLacombe pig - Wikipedia

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   The Lacombe is a breed of domestic pig native to Canada. Named for the Lacombe Research and Development Centre in Lacombe, Alberta, [1] the breed was the first strain of livestock developed in the country. [2] Description. The Lacombe is a white, medium-sized pig with a docile temperament.

4. ingeniumcanada.org › agriculture › pigsPigs | Canada Agriculture and Food Museum - Ingenium

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   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.

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   Aug 27, 2018 · Lacombe pigs - a hybrid of Landrace, Berkshire and Chester White - were the first swine breed developed in Canada, at the Agriculture Canada Research Station in Lacombe, Alberta and first licensed for sale in 1957.

6. heritagelivestock.net › saving-the-lacombe-pigHeritage Livestock Canada - SAVING THE LACOMBE PIG

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   Lacombe pigs - a hybrid of Landrace, Berkshire and Chester White - were the first swine breed developed in Canada, at the Agriculture Canada Research Station in Lacombe, Alberta and first licensed for sale in 1957.

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   What is a Lacombe pig?

   • Lacombe pigs represent the first livestock breed developed in Canada, a hybrid of Landrace, Berkshire and Chester White. Developed at the Lacombe Research Centre in Lacombe, Alberta, the breed was first licensed in 1957. Pigs are all white with drooping ears. They have a slightly heavier bone structure and are a bit fatter than the Landrace.

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   What percentage of a Lacombe is Berkshire?

   • When released, the breed was estimated to carry 56% Landrace, 23% Berkshire, and 21% Chester White blood. Lacombes were accepted for registration by the Canadian National Livestock Records in 1957, and in 1959, the Canadian Lacombe Breeders' Association was incorporated under the Livestock Pedigree Act.

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   When did the Lacombe breed become popular in Canada?

   • The Lacombe was eventually unveiled to pork producers in 1957, and quickly grew to be a popular breed in Canada. The Lacombe breed is the fifth ranking breed of swine in Canada; 1,743 were registered in 1981, of which 648 were boars and 1,095 were females.

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   Why did a Lacombe pig become popular in Canada?

   • The goal was to produce a pig that would be appropriate for crossing with the Yorkshire, the dominant breed in Canada at the time. The Lacombe was eventually unveiled to pork producers in 1957, and quickly grew to be a popular breed in Canada.

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   What does a Lacombe dog look like?

   • The breed is black with a white belt around the shoulders and forelegs. The meat is lean and known for good pork loin. 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.

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   Are Lacombes endangered?

   • Lacombes were accepted for registration by the Canadian National Livestock Records in 1957, and in 1959, the Canadian Lacombe Breeders' Association was incorporated under the Livestock Pedigree Act. Today, the Lacombe breeding stock is held largely by a few private corporations, and is considered critically endangered by Rare Breeds Canada.

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8. www.rarebreedscanada.ca › saving-the-lacombe-pigSaving the Lacombe Pig - Rare Breeds Canada

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   Sep 15, 2019 · HLC and its functioning members successfully saved the Lacombe Pig from extinction in 2018. The Lacombe is a crossbreed of sows and boars of Danish Landrace and the ancestor of Chester White. The Lacombe has been known by pork producers since 1957.