The Hereford Pig Breed

Where did the Hereford pig originate? Read more about the Hereford pig breed, an easygoing hog that adapts nicely to most climates.

By Sue Weaver
Updated on February 15, 2024
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Where did the Hereford pig originate? Read more about the Hereford pig breed, an easygoing hog that adapts nicely to most climates.

Homegrown Pork (Storey Publishing, 2013) by Sue Weaver guides you through the process of choosing a flavorful pig breed and instructs you on formulating a proper diet and providing safe and comfortable living quarters for your backyard animal. The following breed profile for the Hereford hog is from chapter 4, “Breeds.”

You can purchase this book from the MOTHER EARTH NEWS store: Homegrown Pork

Hereford Hog

Type: Modern meat

Origin: Iowa and Nebraska, United States

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