Ukrainian White Steppe

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The Ukrainian White Steppe (Ukrainian: Українська степова біла порода, Ukrajinska stepowa bila poroda) is a general-purpose pig breed from Ukraine. It was developed in Askania Nova in 1925 – 1935 by M.F. Ivanov by crossing pigs native to southern Ukraine with Large White boars. The characteristics of the breed are a medium-sized head with a slightly dished face, large ears drooping over the eyes, dense bone, strong legs, and white colour. The breed consists of 15 boar lines and 55 sow families.

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