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Lacombe
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Lacombe is a Canadian white pig breed developed at the Lacombe Research Station in Alberta for cold-climate hardiness, maternal performance, and lean, mild pork suited to North American fresh-meat markets. Animals are typically white with drooping ears; carcasses emphasise efficient growth and good muscle yield while retaining acceptable fat quality for retail chops, roasts, and processing. As one of few swine breeds created in Canada, Lacombe genetics have been used in commercial programmes and purebred conservation herds. Specialty and regional Canadian pork may still feature pure or high-percentage Lacombe for a local identity distinct from imported European white lines.
Also known as: Lacombe
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Agriculture Canada began a structured breeding programme at Lacombe, Alberta, to create a cold-adapted white pig.
Foundation stock combining Berkshire, Chester White, and Landrace influences was selected for performance in prairie conditions.
The Lacombe breed was officially released to Canadian producers after performance testing.
Lacombe sows and boars were widely used in commercial Canadian pig production and hybrid schemes.
International white hybrid genetics reduced purebred Lacombe numbers in mainstream herds.
Conservation breeders maintained pure Lacombe lines as a Canadian heritage and research resource.