Gloucestershire Old Spots is an English breed of pig, predominantly white with black spots, named after the county of Gloucestershire. The breed is known for its docility, intelligence, prolificity and hardiness, with mature boars reaching about 600 pounds and sows about 500 pounds. At least one black spot on the body is required for registry. Its strong maternal instincts let it raise large litters of piglets on pasture, making it well suited to diversified and pasture-based farming operations.
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Source Oklahoma State University, Department of Animal and Food Sciences: Gloucestershire Old Spots Swine - Breeds of LivestockBreed historyQuote, Breed history
In 1855, Youatt and Martin mentioned there was a native stock in Gloucestershire that was of an unattractive dirty white color.
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Source Gloucestershire Old Spots (Wikipedia)Lead sectionQuote, Lead section
is an English breed of pig which is predominantly white with black spots.
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1. The Livestock Conservancy: Conservation Priority List
The Livestock ConservancyConservation Priority List, pigsQuote, Conservation Priority List, pigs
Gloucestershire Old Spots (Threatened)
2. The Livestock Conservancy: Gloucestershire Old Spots - Heritage Breeds, The Livestock Conservancy
The Livestock ConservancyBreed Facts, Temperament
Temperament: Docile
Breed Facts, Use
Use: Meat, Lard/Back Fat
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