Domestic pigs (Sus scrofa domesticus) are believed to have branched off from wild boars (Sus scrofa) through domestication events that occurred independently in East Asia and the Near East, beginning ...

The biggest pig competition is based purely on weight. Most of the pigs submitted are more than 1,000 pounds. In 2017, the winner was over 1,400 pounds.

The breeds include the: Large White, Landrace, Duroc and Hampshire. Each breed has different characteristics to suits the needs of the different consumers in the market.

The biggest pig competition is based purely on weight. Most of the pigs submitted are more than 1,000 pounds. In 2017, the winner was over 1,400 pounds.