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Hermitage Genetics

Maternal Lines - Pure Breds and Hybrid Gilts

GP Landrace

Landrace - High Health Status

  • GGP and GP Lines.
  • Hyperprolific.
  • Optimum Growth and High Appetite.
  • Excellent Conformation.
  • Strong Legs and Bone.
  • Back-fat Monitored.
  • Proven Longevity.
  • Halothane Negative.
  • Excellent Temperament.


Hermitage GP Landrace Lines have been developed since 1958, representing over 50 years intensive
selection and testing for reproductive performance traits.The underlying Hermitage Maternal line breeding programmes and BLUP selection indices have been specifically formulated to ensure our GP Landrace lines are produced with the genetic potential to maximise the number of pigs born and reared in a commercial environment.

All Hermitage purebreds are registered with the Irish Pedigree Pig Breeders Association and their sires identified in Hermitage’s Molecular Genetic database.

Average Born Live Hermitage AI Boar Classification