The top ten pig breeds include Bama Xiang pig, Fengjing pig, Wujin pig, Jiangkou radish pig, Taoyuan black pig, Nanyang black pig, Huzhu Bamei pig, Ningxiang pig, Luchuan pig, Laiwu pig pig.
1. Bama Fragrant Pig
Bama Fragrant Pig is a specialty product of Bama Yao Autonomous County in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and a national geographical indication product of China. Bama fragrant pig is derived from local native pig. Legend has it that it was domesticated from wild boar. People in Bama call it "winter melon pig", "banana pig" or "two-headed black pig".
2. Fengjing pig
Fengjing pig is a specialty of Jinshan District, Shanghai, and a national geographical indication of agricultural products. Fengjing pig is one of the Taihu pig varieties. Fengjing Town, Jinshan County (Jinshan District) at the junction of Shanghai and Zhejiang is its origin and distribution center for young pigs.
3. Wujin Pig
The Wujin Pig is a fine breed from the plateau and a national treasure. It originated from the Wumeng Mountains of Yunnan, Guizhou, and Sichuan and the banks of the Jinsha River, so it is named Wujin Pig. Wujin pig is the only free-range domesticated pig species in China's plateau ecosystem.
4. Jiangkou radish pig
Jiangkou radish pig is a specialty of Jiangkou County, Guizhou Province, and a national geographical indication product of China. Jiangkou radish pig is a unique breed formed by the people of Jiangkou County through artificial breeding and natural selection during the long-term grazing and breeding process. It has the characteristics of short body size, tolerance to rough feeding, and strong stress resistance.
5. Taoyuan Black Pig
Taoyuan Black Pig is a specialty of Taoyuan County, Hunan Province, and a national geographical indication product of China. Taoyuan black pigs are medium-sized live pigs with black bodies, straight faces, long necks, droopy ears, long, wide and straight backs and waists, large belly that does not drag the floor, plump buttocks, long tails and "fish tail" tail hairs. ” spread out.
6. Nanyang Black Pig
Nanyang Black Pig is an important pig breed in Henan Province. In 2015, Nanyang Black Pig was selected as a "Chinese Geographical Indication" and is mainly distributed in the western part of Nanyang area. Breeding was once common in Neixiang, Xichuan, Zhenping, and Dengzhou City. The central production areas are Shigang and Wating in Neixiang County, Houpo and Xianghua in Xichuan County, and Zhangcun in Dengzhou City.
7. Huzhu Bamei Pig
Huzhu Bamei Pig is a specialty product of Huzhu Tu Autonomous County, Haidong City, Qinghai Province, and a Chinese geographical indication product. According to research, the Qinghai Bamei pig is native to Gansu, and its ancestors are North China wild boars, so it belongs to the North China pig species. Huzhu Bamei Pig has a long and narrow head, large and drooping ears, and longitudinal "eight" wrinkles on its forehead, hence the name "Bamei". Huzhu Pigs are divided into three types: large, medium and small based on their body size, appearance characteristics and production characteristics, with the majority being medium-sized. .
8. Ningxiang pig
Ningxiang pig, also known as Ningxiang native pig, is a specialty of Ningxiang County, Changsha City, Hunan Province, a national geographical indication of agricultural products, and one of the four famous pig breeds in China. , has a history of more than 1,000 years. This pig is produced in the Liushahe and Caochong areas of Ningxiang County, Changsha, Hunan, so it is also called Caochong pig and Liushahe pig.
9. Luchuan pig
Luchuan pig is a specialty of Luchuan County, Yulin City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and a national geographical indication of agricultural products. Luchuan pig is named after its origin in Luchuan County, southeastern Guangxi. It is one of the eight local excellent pig breeds in China. Luchuan pigs are short, wide, fat and round, with a broad and concave back and waist, a large belly that often drags the floor, and uniform black and white coat color. They mature early and have high fecundity. They have good maternal qualities, stable genetic properties, wide adaptability, tolerance to rough feeding and resistance to rough feeding. It has strong disease ability and compact body.
10. Laiwu pig
Laiwu pig is a specialty of Laiwu City, Shandong Province, and a national geographical indication of agricultural products. This pig is the North China type pig that is representative of the purest breed and has the most complete breed characteristics in Shandong. It has strong adaptability, high fecundity, excellent meat quality, and good combining ability. Laiwu pigs look similar to wild boars.