Traditional British Breeds

The story of traditional breeds of British pigs is told in several sections, which we have taken from our 2002 publication, "British Pig Breeds".

Ø Our Unique Genetic Heritage and The Decline of Traditional Breeds
Ø An Early Casualty
Ø Official Policy to Focus on a Single Type of Pig
Ø More Breeds are Lost
Ø The Tide Begins to Turn
Ø Use Them or Lose Them!
Ø The Work Goes On

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