Rare-breed pigs are exactly that: rare!
This is because they do not have the characteristics required
for today's intensive production of pork.
Without a demand for traditional pork,
rare-breed pigs will not continue to be farmed!
Maintaining a demand for traditional pork is
your invaluable contribution
to the preservation of our native breeds!
In addition, buying locally promotes positive animal welfare
by avoiding lengthy, stressful journeys.
Good animal husbandry can only result in better quality meat!
Rare pig-breeds today:
Berkshire - VULNERABLE
British Lop - ENDANGERED
British Saddleback - AT RISK
Gloucester Old Spot - TRADITIONAL
Large Black - VULNERABLE
Middle White - VULNERABLE
Tamworth - ENDANGERED
Native pig-breeds that have become extinct:
Lincolnshire Curly Coated
Ulster White
Cumberland
Dorset Gold Tip
Yorkshire Blue
