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| White breed that originated in Chester county Pennsylvania |
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| Dark breed with erect ears; excellent carcass quality, Royal Family had a herd of this breed |
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| Dark breed that originated in eastern USA and the corn belt; very light golden to dark red, droopy ears |
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| Dark breed from Indiana, productivity, gentleness, durability, rate-of-gain |
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| Dark breed, excellent feeders, sound feet and legs, quiet disposition, not uncommon for 16-17 piglets (though many are laid on and die) |
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| Developed in America in the mid 19th century, excellent production of meat and eggs, docility, hardiness |
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| Developed in New England, egg production, handle marginal diets and poor housing conditions well, males can be aggressive |
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| South America, blue or greenish eggs |
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| Mostly used for decoration, leg and foot feathering, frequently used as foster mothers for game birds and other species |
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| Most numerous breed in America, eggs |
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Number one breed in USA
Originated from Thoroughbred and the Native Chickasaw
Used for showing, racing, and stock horses |
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Racehorse
Foundation: English mares with Arabian horses |
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Originated in USA as harness-racing horses
Used to be horses at Hadley |
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Originated in Vermont
Used to be a sturdy dual-purposed breed
At UMass |
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Distinctive dark spots
Originated in Northwest of North America
Nez Perce tribe of the Pacific Northwest
Used for pleasure riding |
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One of the oldest breeds dating back to 2500 BC in Arabia
Used for light cavalry, pleasure riding, dressage, racing, showing, long-distance racing, and as a stock horse |
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| Good for all ages and levels of experience |
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| Draft horses over 18 hands in height (6'3" at the shoulder) |
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| Seasonal induced ovulaters |
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Black with a white belt
Prolific, vigorous, outstanding carcass |
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Light breed with large, droopy ears
High fertility, good maternal instincts |
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