COLLEGE OF VETERINARY AND ANIMAL SCIENCE

NAVANIA, VALLABHNAGAR, UDAIPUR

(RAIUVAS, BIKANER)

DEPARTMENT OF LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT

MONOGASTRIC AND LABORATORY ANIMALS

GUIDED BY-DR. HINA ASHRAF WAIZ

PRESENTED BY-SUBHITA PILANIABATCH-ROLL NO-Ist

ORIGIN

North eastern united state and in the corn belt

The duroc breed which is the outcome of blending of two breeds- jersey reds and durocs of new York.

The breed is moderately red coloured with shades varying from a golden to cherry red colour

Duroc have considerable variation in colours. An acceptable colour may range from a very light golden, almost yellow colour, to a very dark red.

The red is a very practical colour that suits pork producers, and since it is a solid colour there is no concern about fancy points of proper markings.

Duroc have a medium lengths and slight dish of the face.

The ears should be dropping and should not be held erect.

The duroc is noted for excellent rate of gain and feed efficiency.

Maturing early The duroc sow has large litter and is

a good mother. The careass is considered as a good

meat type

The weight of mature bear is about 400 kg and sow it is normally 350 kg.

The breed is now popular both in south east asia and in the American tropics mostly due to its hardiness and fast growth.

Duroc have 2/3 loop of ear. Popular for proltficay Duroc – excellent mother.