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Chester White

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The Chester White is a breed of large, white swine that originated in Chester County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Pigs, in general, are raised primarily for meat (pork) and lard. They are monogastric animals, meaning they have a single-chambered stomach, and require concentrated feed rather than large amounts of forage. While there are over 300 breeds of pigs worldwide, the Chester White is a notable commercial breed.12

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