NCIt definition : Developed in Denmark by crossing native pigs with the Large White pig breed. The Landrace
pig was imported into the UK in 1949 and disseminated worldwide beginning in the 1950s.
This breed is characterized by white skin and the absence of black hair as well as
lop ears and a long middle, light forequarter. The Landrace breed is susceptible to
Porcine stress syndrome and malignant hyperthermia under anesthetic. This is one of
the largest breeds in use in biomedical research.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: Developed in Denmark by crossing native pigs with the Large White pig breed.
The Landrace pig was imported into the UK in 1949 and disseminated worldwide beginning
in the 1950s. This breed is characterized by white skin and the absence of black hair
as well as lop ears and a long middle, light forequarter. The Landrace breed is susceptible
to Porcine stress syndrome and malignant hyperthermia under anesthetic. This is one
of the largest breeds in use in biomedical research. (NCI);