Landrace

Landrace pigs are good-tempered and they adapt to unfavourable conditions (they have strong legs). This breed is well-known for its high prolificity, and it has an optimum growth rate —suitable average daily gain and feed conversion ratio, low fat percentage. These traits give the breed an excellent configuration. They are Halothane negative.
This breed is used as a pure line, both maternal and paternal, that offers high canal efficiency rates. Landrace is a relevant genetic base within the Spanish market. It is approved to elaborate cured meat products as well as fresh and processed products. Moreover, it is the most common breed in industrial crossings that result in pigs for slaughter, aimed both at domestic and restaurant use.