Spot on: Strong productive traits, good carcass quality make spots hogs a desirable breed

Ruth Nicolaus
Jan 11, 2024
Jan 11, 2024

Spots hogs 3 kevin wetovick.jpg — Spotted pigs are known for their distinct color pattern of black and white spots.
Photo courtesy of Kevin Wetovick

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Spotted hogs are the lookers of the swine world.

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Spots hogs 2 kevin wetovick.jpg — Spotted piglets line up for lunchtime at Kevin Wetovick’s farm near Fullerton, Neb. The breed is strong on production and maternal instinct.
Photo courtesy of Kevin Wetovick

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Spots hogs 1 landri loos.jpg — Landri Loos with a Premier Exhibitor Award from the 2019 National Barrow Show. Her parents, Trent and Kelli Loos, raise Spotted hogs near Hazard, Neb.
Photo courtesy Trent Loos

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Freelance writer Ruth Nicolaus loves (nearly) everything about the Great Plains, but mostly its people. She lives in eastern Nebraska. Reach her at editorial@midwestmessenger.com.