Meishan pig

Meishan
Meishan pigs in a US research center
Meishan pigs in a US research center
Country of origin China
Traits
  • Pig
  • Sus scrofa domesticus

The Meishan is a breed of domestic pig named for the Chinese prefecture of Meishan.[1] It is a sub-group of the Taihu pig and is a small to medium-sized breed with large drooping ears, and wrinkled black skin.

Native to Southern China, the breed is best known for its large litters of 15-22 piglets. Due to its fecundity, it was imported to the United States in 1989 by the USDA Agricultural Research Service.[2][3]

Pig numbers are dwindling in the United states due to very few breeders.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Ekarius, Carol (2008). Storey's Illustrated Breed Guide to Sheep, Goats, Cattle and Pigs. Storey Publishing. ISBN 978-1-60342-036-5.
  2. ↑ "Meishan Swine". ansi.okstate.edu. Oklahoma State University Dept. of Animal Science.
  3. ↑ "Chinese Pigs Provide Insight to U.S. Swine Reproduction". Agricultural Research. USDA ARS.


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