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    The Berkshire is a traditional breed of the county of the same name. Until the eighteenth century it was a large … See more

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    Berkshire pig - Wikipedia

    • The Berkshire is a British breed of pig. It originated in the English county of Berkshire, for which it is named. It is normally black, with some white on the snout, on the lower legs, and on the tip of the tail. It is a rare breed in the United Kingdom. It has been exported to a number of countries including Australia, Japan, New Zealand and the United States, and … See more

    Conservation statusFAO (2007): not at risk · RBST (2011): at risk · RBST (2020): vulnerable
    Country of originUnited Kingdom
    Distributionworld-wide
    Usemeat
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    The Berkshire is of medium size: adult boars weigh about 280 kg (600 lb), sows some 220 kg (500 lb). It is black with six white markings: four white socks, a white splash on the snout, and a white tip to the tail. It is pri… See more

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    The Berkshire is reared for pork. Although the meat has a relatively low pH, and high pH is normally correlated with consumer satisfaction, Berkshire pork was highly rated in taste tests in the United States.
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