Farm visit: Raising a rare breed is a labour of love

15-12-2023 | |
Oxford Sandy and Black
The Oxford Sandy and Black pig breed has a clear ginger colour with irregular blotches. - Photos: Vincent ter Beek
This rare British pig breed has been on the verge of extinction twice, but nowadays the breeding population of the Oxford Sandy and Black pig is stable, with breeders all over the United Kingdom. Pig Progress took a look behind the scenes to meet these ginger and spotted pigs on a farm just north of Liverpool, UK. “I can be busy getting fresh water all day long. They have a habit of knocking over their buckets all the time.” Farm owner Kelly Gibson shakes her head in amusement while watch


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Vincent ter Beek Editor of Pig Progress / Topic: Pigs around the world
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