Oxford Sandy and Black

Oxford Sandy and Black
Oxford Sandy and Black
Oxford Sandy and Black Sow
Oxford Sandy and Black sow at a pig show
Country of origin England
Pig (Sus scrofa domesticus.)

The Oxford Sandy and Black is a breed of domestic pig originating in Oxfordshire. Named for its colour, which is a base of sandy brown with black patches, the breed is also sometimes called the "Plum Pudding" or "Oxford Forest pig."[1] Related to the old Berkshire and Tamworth breeds,[1] it is one of the oldest pigs native to Britain.[2]

The Oxford Sandy and Black is a hardy, docile pig suited to being reared outdoors, where its colour protects it from sunburn (which pink pigs tend to suffer from). The breed has twice has neared extinction,[2] but has recovered due to the efforts of a dedicated breed association.[3] Professor Anthony Mills of Presbury, Cheshire helped to save the breed from extinction.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ a b "Oxford Sandy and Black". Breeds of Livestock. Oklahoma State University Dept. of Animal Science. http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/swine/oxfordsandyandblack/index.htm. 
  2. ^ a b McDonald-Brown, Linda (2009). Choosing and Keeping Pigs. Firefly Books. ISBN 9781554074693. 
  3. ^ "The Oxford Sandy & Black". britishpigs.org.uk. British Pig Association. http://www.britishpigs.org.uk/breed_os.htm. 

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