Country
Specie
ISO3
EST
Language
est.
Other name
Estonian Large White, Estonian Large White
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
1998: The number of pigs in Estonia decreased after the beginning of the transition and privatization but is now more or less stable.
Special characteristic of product
This breed produces a high quality meat with a percentage of lean meat of 53-60%.
Other special qualities
This breed is adapted to large units.
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Wither height males
90
Wither height females
73
Weight males
335.00
Weight females
250.00
Other specific visible traits
ears pricked up, strong legs and long body
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1932
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of local pigs with Large White (United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark)
Year of origin
1923
Import
1923-1935 from Large White (United Kingdom, Germany, Sweden, Denmark): since 1985 from Large White (United Kingdom): 1986-1998 from Large White (Finland): 1995-1998 from Large White (Sweden)
Location within country
continental part of Estonia
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
