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1. das Schwäbisch-Hällische Landschwein 2. die Sattelschweinrasse

English translation: Pig breeds

08:34 Aug 22, 2000
German to English translations [PRO]
Livestock / Animal Husbandry
German term or phrase: 1. das Schwäbisch-Hällische Landschwein 2. die Sattelschweinrasse
These terms appear in a description of the gastronomy of SW Germany.
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English translation:Pig breeds
Explanation:
The former is a particular erman pig breed, the latter is "the saddle-back pig breed". Saddle-backs are a particular breed but with some variation.

Take a look at the database of http://dad.fao.org/, the Domestic Animal Diversity Information System

They do not translate the name Schwäbisch-Hällisches Landschwein and describe the origin of the breed as composite of Landraces and Old Saddlebacks (Asian origin) .

HTH
Ute
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Dipl. Ing. (TU) Ute Bohnsack
Ireland
Local time: 01:20
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I will certainly keep the reference in my log for future purposes.
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24 mins
see below


Explanation:
These are two breeds of German pigs:
The Sattelschwein is a crossbreed between English boars and Schwäbisch-Hällisch Sows. Couldn't find any English terms for them.
For details and photos see URL.


    Reference: http://www.aid.de/VOLLTEXT/SCHWRA/angler.htm
Ulrich Lehne
United Kingdom
Local time: 01:20
Native speaker of: German
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41 mins
some more


Explanation:
Landschwein = Landrace

have also found another English URL


    Reference: http://www.pigsuk.com
Ulrich Lehne
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Local time: 01:20
Native speaker of: German
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18 hrs
Pig breeds


Explanation:
The former is a particular erman pig breed, the latter is "the saddle-back pig breed". Saddle-backs are a particular breed but with some variation.

Take a look at the database of http://dad.fao.org/, the Domestic Animal Diversity Information System

They do not translate the name Schwäbisch-Hällisches Landschwein and describe the origin of the breed as composite of Landraces and Old Saddlebacks (Asian origin) .

HTH
Ute


    Reference: http://dad.fao.org/
Dipl. Ing. (TU) Ute Bohnsack
Ireland
Local time: 01:20
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Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
I will certainly keep the reference in my log for future purposes.
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