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Large White

A breed of Pig

A widely kept commercial pig breed in Kenya, white-skinned and lean, valued for large litter sizes and efficient feed conversion.

Productivity

Averages 10-12 piglets per litter with good mothering ability; reaches market weight (80-100kg) in roughly 5-6 months under commercial feeding.

Recommended climate

Requires good housing/shade in hot lowland areas; performs well across most Kenyan agro-ecological zones with proper management