What is brown hogs?

Brown hogs refer to pigs with brown or reddish-brown hair coats. They are often a mix of different breeds, including Berkshire, Duroc, Hampshire, and Tamworth. Brown hogs are known for their excellent meat quality and flavor, making them a popular choice for pork production. They are also commonly used for crossbreeding to improve the hardiness, growth rate, and meat quality of other pig breeds. Brown hogs are adaptable to different environments and management systems, and they can thrive in both pasture-based and intensive production systems.