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Landrace pig

Landrace pig

In 1959 Landrace pigs, with their floppy rather than pricked ears, were imported and became popular for crossing with the large white breed.

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New Zealand Pork Industry Board

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Allan Gillingham. 'Pigs and the pork industry', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 27-Sep-11
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