Oxford Sandy and Black
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]
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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 neared extinction,[2] but is recovering, partly thanks to the efforts of the breed association, the Oxford Sandy & Black Pig Society.[3][4]
References
- "Oxford Sandy and Black". Breeds of Livestock. Oklahoma State University Dept. of Animal Science. Archived from the original on 12 September 2009. Retrieved 11 September 2009.
- McDonald-Brown, Linda (2009). Choosing and Keeping Pigs. Firefly Books. ISBN 978-1-55407-469-3.
- "The Oxford Sandy & Black". britishpigs.org.uk. British Pig Association.
- History. Oxford Sandy & Black Pig Society. Accessed October 2015. History. Oxford Sandy & Black Pig Group.
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