Pig Genetics & Breeding

The Science of Taste.
The Art of Breeding.

Years spent sourcing, acclimating and perfecting porcine genetics for the West African climate — for feed-to-meat conversion, robust health and tender texture.

Our Breeds

Different Breeds, Same Quality

Large White Yorkshire pig

Large White (Yorkshire)

The backbone of modern pig farming.

Hardy, fast-growing and an excellent mother. Sows raise large, even litters, and the long, lean frame produces pork of outstanding quality.

Best for: Breeding foundations, commercial growing
Known for: Large litters, strong maternal instinct
Temperament: Calm and easy to manage
Why we keep it — No breed offers a more reliable balance of fertility, growth and meat quality.
Landrace breeding sow

Landrace

The sovereign mother.

Long-bodied sows that farrow easily, milk generously and wean heavy litters. The structural length gives extra space for high-value loin cuts.

Best for: Breeding sows and F1 maternal crosses
Known for: Exceptional milk, docile nature, long carcass
Temperament: Gentle and patient
Why we keep it — Our Large White × Landrace cross is the gold standard for commercial sow lines.
Duroc boar

Duroc

The hardy powerhouse.

Highly resilient to the West African climate, with fast growth and exceptional marbling — our terminal sire of choice.

Best for: Terminal sire, premium pork
Known for: Fast growth, hardiness, marbled meat
Temperament: Confident but manageable
Why we keep it — Duroc-sired pigs finish faster and eat better — simple as that.
Mantebre Cross pig

Mantebre Cross — Our Signature Line

Bred here, for here.

Combining the fertility of the Large White, the mothering of the Landrace and the growth of the Duroc — refined over generations on our own farm.

Best for: Proven, climate-adapted performance
Known for: Vigour, feed efficiency, consistency
Why we keep it — The sum of everything we have learned. Customers return for this pig season after season.
Data-Driven Breeding

Every Pig, On Record

Great animals come from great management. When you buy breeding stock, you take home the animal’s full story on a printed record card.

Pedigree & Lineage

Registered with sire, dam and bloodline — fully documented genetics.

Health & Vaccinations

Vaccinations, deworming, vet checks and treatments, dated and logged.

Growth & Notes

Weight and milestones at each stage, plus temperament and care notes.

Sample

Your Breeding Stock Card

Mantebre Farms · Breeding Stock Record
Animal IDMF-DUROC-0341
BreedDuroc (Purebred)
Date of Birth12 Feb 2026
Sire / DamMF-D-0212 / MF-D-0288
VaccinationsUp to date
Growth NotesAbove-average daily gain

Interested in breeding stock or weaners?

Availability varies through the year. Email sales@mantebrefarms.com or send an enquiry.

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