Country
Specie
ISO3
CHE
Language
ger.
Transboundary name
Landrace
Other name
Swiss Landrace
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Specific reproductive characteristic
very fertile and long living mother sows
Special characteristic of product
Low frequency of PSE (halothane gene undisseminated) is reported for this breed.
Other special qualities
excellent maternal instincts, highly fertile and long living mother sows, excellent teats, robust legs and feed, stress resistent (free of Halothane gene)
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Other specific visible traits
lop ears
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1911
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Swiss animals ennobled with imported animals from Germany, England, Denmark, Finland, Norway and France
Import
Norway and France
Location within country
Switzerland wide
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Vulnerable
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
