Country
Specie
ISO3
LVA
Language
eng.
Other name
Latvijas Baltá, Latviiskaya Belaya, Latvian White
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
Data before independence refer to Former USSR.<br> The Latvian breed was formally created in 1963 but has been decreasing since 1989 due to economic reasons.
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is well adapted to maritime climate and less demanding for housing conditions.
Specific resistance or tolerance
good resistance towards diseases.
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed is known for high litter sizes and good mothering abilities.
Special characteristic of product
It is still widely used in pork production as the base for further pork production.
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Efabis main colour
White
Weight males
320.00
Weight females
270.00
Other specific visible traits
erect ears
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1963
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Locally adapted breed. Composite of Berkshire, Edelschwein, Swedish Yorkshire, (Russian) Short-Eared White and Latvian Native
Year of origin
0
Location within country
country-wide
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical Maintained
