Livestock

Chester White

Pigs

A breed of domestic pig that originated in Chester County, Pennsylvania, formerly known as the Chester County White.

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Era Of Origin

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Source Oklahoma State University, Department of Animal and Food Sciences: Chester White Swine - Breeds of LivestockBreed history
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These three breeds were intermingled for some years previous to 1815.

Originated In

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United States

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1. Chester White (Wikipedia)
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the Chester White is actively used in commercial crossbreeding operations for pork
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