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The Society was formed in 1985 by a group of enthusiasts
who realised that the future of the Oxford Sandy & Black depended upon
proper documentation and identification. Breed standards were set and all
pigs inspected and recorded.
Membership of the Society is open to all those with an interest in the
breed, whether they keep pigs or not.
From 1st August 2003 the registration of all Oxfords has been carried out
by the British Pig Association (www.britishpigs.org), an
organisation founded in 1884 committed to pedigree pig breeding, which has
produced the official herd books of several breeds for many years. This
move will be of enormous benefit to the breed, and breeders will be
encouraged to join both organisations.
Breed numbers have been increasing over the last few years. The results of
the 2007 census will be available soon. There are 4 male and 13 female
bloodlines within the breed. Both the OSBPS and the BPA will work closely
together to increase interest in Oxfords.
The Breed Society currently has 86 members (November 2007), several of whom
do not keep pigs. The Society will continue to support the breed in many
ways, the Committee keeping members informed through regular newsletters,
providing details of stock for sale, boar availability, events planned etc.
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