Ukrainian White Steppe
The Ukrainian White Steppe (Ukrainian: Українська степова біла порода, Ukrajinska stepowa bila poroda) is a general purpose pig breed from Ukraine. It was developed in Askania Nova in 1925 - 1935 by M.F. Ivanov by crossing pigs native to southern Ukraine with Large White boars. The characteristics of the breed are a medium-sized head with slightly dished face, large ears drooping over the eyes, dense bone, strong legs, and white color. The breed consists of 15 boar lines and 55 sow families.
| Other names | Ukrainian: Українська степова біла порода Ukrajinska stepowa bila poroda |
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| Country of origin | Ukraine |
| Distribution | Ukraine, Stavropol Krai of RF |
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Literature
- Українська степова біла порода свиней. // Українська радянська енциклопедія: [у 12-ти т.] / гол. ред. М. П. Бажан ; редкол.: О. К. Антонов та ін. — 2-ге вид. — К. : Головна редакція УРЕ, 1974–1985. (in Ukrainian)
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