At Riyden Farms, we rear different types of pig breeds for commercial pig farming. The breeds that we rear are: Landrace, Camborough and Largewhite.

Why choose Landrace pigs?

The Landrace pig is one of the best pig for commercial pig farming. Here are some of the best reasons below:

1. The Landrace breeds have the ability to cross well with other breeds of pigs. This means you can produce more pig breeds by allowing your Landrace to mate with other breed of pigs.

2. They are prolific breeders: Besides being able to cross with other breeds, Landrace sows are prolific breeders that farrow large pigs. So, you can expect to fill your garden with a lot of baby pigs within a short time. They are able to produce 10-15piglets in one farrowing.

3. Landrace is good for meat production: the Landrace pig breeds are also known for the long length of their body. As a result, they have a high percentage of carcass weight in the ham and loin.

4. They grow very fast: landrace pig breeds are fast-growing pigs. So, they reach maturity quicker than many other breeds.

5. They produce plenty of milk: One of the major advantages of the Landrace pig breed is its high milk production rate. Landrace sows produce a lot of milk to feed their litters.

6. Landraces are good mothers: Besides producing a lot of milk to feed their baby pigs, Landrace sows are good mothers. They have an amazing way of taking care of their piglets. The sows will continue to feed their piglets with milk until five weeks old.

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Why Choose Camborough Pig breeds?

Here are some reasons you might also want to consider the camborough breed

  1. The breed grows fast and also gives birth to large litters. The highest litter per sow per parturition ranges between 15 and 20 piglets while average ranges between 10 and 15 piglets.
  2. Have faster growth rate. At four months, the boars have attained a weight of 120kgs.
  3. They have considerably less fat, and the sows are great mothers. They don’t lose their babies, they feed the babies well and they have enough milk for large litres.
  4. They give birth to an average of 14 piglets and that’s 5 times in 2 years.
  5. They are also resistant to diseases under good management.

Why Choose Largewhite Pig breeds?

  1. This pig breed is well known as the most prolific breed of pigs in the world with very great mothering abilities. It is also an active and excellent utilizer of forages.
  2. This breed is highly appreciated for its maternal qualities; that is why the large white sow is preferred when crossbreeding. It is considered to be the best improved pig breed due to its tenacity, maternal, dairy and productive characteristics.
  3. It is also found, along with the Duroc pig breed, among those that demonstrate high growth and feed conversion rates.