Healthy Hereford Pigs

By Sue Weaver
Published on August 4, 2017
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The Hereford pig is easily identified by its unique dual-colored coat.
The Hereford pig is easily identified by its unique dual-colored coat.
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The Hereford pig is an American breed, considered a culinary favorite in select Midwest states.
The Hereford pig is an American breed, considered a culinary favorite in select Midwest states.
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“Homegrown Pork” by Sue Weaver reveals that Hereford pigs are bred in part for their bold coloring and their early maturation, which results in swift weight gain.
“Homegrown Pork” by Sue Weaver reveals that Hereford pigs are bred in part for their bold coloring and their early maturation, which results in swift weight gain.

Homegrown Pork (Storey, 2013) by Sue Weaver offers an outline on successfully raising pigs for modern backyard meat using humane and healthy techniques.  Along the way we learn the secret to developing succulent pork which begins with breed choices and ends with an affordable amount of rooting space.

Purchase this book from the MOTHER EARTH NEWS store: Homegrown Pork.

Hereford

Type: Modern meat
Origin: Iowa and Nebraska, United States
Color: Red with white face, belly, legs, and tail markings (exactly like those of Hereford cattle)

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