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dirtyden



Joined: 03 Aug 2006
Posts: 14
Location: Weybread, Suffolk.
PostPosted: Thu Aug 03, 06 8:22 am    Post subject: Large Blacks - Pig Semen Reply with quote
    

I have two Large Blacks that I want to breed from. Where can I get semen for AI ? If I can't get it for Large Blacks, can anyone recommend a CROSS to get good bacon etc ?

hardworkinghippy



Joined: 01 Jan 2005
Posts: 1110
Location: Bourrou South West France
PostPosted: Thu Aug 03, 06 8:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Hi dirtyden,

Here's an article from a forum "keeping pigs in France" which is has really good instructions (sorry if you know all about this already ) plus an address in the UK where you can get the semen for large blacks.

https://pigsinfrance.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=47&Itemid=65

Crosses anyone - I don't know anything about that, our Peggy's still a virgin.

Bodger



Joined: 23 May 2006
Posts: 13524

PostPosted: Thu Aug 03, 06 8:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

There was a bit on here the other day about best cross for a bacon pig and landrace was mentioned. Duroc would also be good bet, along with anyother 'lengthy' breed.

mochyn



Joined: 21 Dec 2004
Posts: 24585
Location: mid-Wales
PostPosted: Thu Aug 03, 06 8:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

How about Tamworth? I'm sure Rob has crossed them with Large Blacks to good results. A nice, long pig, excellent for pork, bacon, sausages...

dirtyden



Joined: 03 Aug 2006
Posts: 14
Location: Weybread, Suffolk.
PostPosted: Thu Aug 03, 06 8:39 am    Post subject: Just what I wanted; and the pigs... Reply with quote
    

Great website, photos too ! Now I know exactly what to do.
Sincere thanks

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