Introduction to the characteristics of many pig breeds raised in China

Pigs are common livestock, and many people raise pigs at home. From last year to this year, pig farmers have been deeply affected by African classical swine fever, and the pig industry is facing great problems. However, the recent increase in pork prices is expected to be due to the fact that the market is in short supply due to African classical swine fever, which leads to a rise in prices. At this time, it is believed that there are relatively great prospects for raising pigs. So there are many kinds of pigs. Which is better to raise?. Let's learn about the breeds of pigs.

1. Northeast Min Pig

Northeast Min pig is an excellent local pig breed in China, which ranks first in the list of local pig breeds in the world. It is an ancient local pig breed originated from three provinces in Northeast China. There are three types: big (Damin pig), medium (Ermin pig) and small (Hebao pig). With the outstanding characteristics of large number of offspring, good meat quality, cold resistance and rough feeding resistance, it has been paid attention to at home and abroad.

2. Liangguang Xiaohua Pig

Luchuan pig, Fumian pig, mansion pig, Huangtang pig, Tangju pig, Zhongzhong pig and Guixu pig are collectively called Liangguang Xiaohua pig. Its short, short neck, short ears, short body, short feet, short tail, so it is also known as six short pigs. It is mainly distributed in the south of Xunjiang and Xijiang basins adjacent to Guangdong and Guangxi provinces.

3. Xiang Pig

Xiang pig is famous all over the country for its short body, precocious body and delicious meat. Xiang Pig, also known as "Mini Pig", is known as "the hometown of Chinese Xiang Pig" in southeastern Guizhou. The pig skin is thin and the meat is fine. Meat can be processed into bacon, barbecue and bacon. Feeding and management is relatively extensive, free-range breeding can be done in captivity.

4. Ningxiang pig

Ningxiang pig, also known as Ningxiang flower pig, produced in Ningxiang County Liusha River, Caochong area, is one of the four famous pig breeds in China. With the exception of Xizang and Taiwan, Ningxiang pigs have been introduced into other provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions. Ningxiang pig has the characteristics of high reproduction rate, early maturity and easy fertilizer, loose meat, rough feeding resistance, gentle temperament and strong adaptability in the process of feeding.

5. Taihu pig

Taihu pig is the pig breed with the largest litter size in the world and enjoys the reputation of "national treasure". Taihu pig is a Jianghai pig breed, which is produced in Taihu Lake basin of Jiangsu and Zhejiang region. It is a famous local breed with strong fecundity and large litter size in China.

6. Landrace pig

Landrace pig is an excellent cured pig breed in the world, which is mainly bred by the cross between local pig and Yorkshire pig. Its whole body is white, the head is long and narrow, the waist is long, the hindquarters are well developed, the thighs are plump, and the limbs are high. It has the advantages of rapid growth and development, high feed utilization rate, thin skin and lean meat, but high requirements for feeding and management conditions.

7. Jinhua Pig

Jinhua pig is one of the famous excellent pig breeds in China. Jinhua pig has excellent properties such as early maturity, good meat quality and high reproduction rate. Jinhua ham pickled by Jinhua pig has a beautiful appearance and is famous all over the world. Jinhua pork fat is of good quality, bright red muscle color, strong water absorption, delicate and juicy, rich in muscle fat.

Of course, in addition to the seven varieties introduced above, there are many pig breeds that have not been mentioned, but if we raise pigs, it is also very good to choose these breeds. After all, they are well-known and I believe they will sell more widely.

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