Ba Xuyen
The Ba Xuyen is a breed of domestic pig from South Vietnam, specifically the Mekong Delta. It is a spotted black and white pig with white feet. It was bred from a cross between a Berkshire and a Boxu from 1932 to 1956.[1][2]
Conservation status | Least Concern |
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Country of origin | South Vietnam |
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Description
The average size of the breed is 100 kilograms by the time they reach one year old, having a "backfat thickness of 42 mm." When breeding, around 8 piglets are born in every litter.[3] Its skin color consists of black patches on white to pinkish skin.[4] Its teeth are coated with enamel, which is similar to human teeth.[5]
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See also
References
- Porter, Valerie; Mason, Ian Lauder (2002). Mason's world dictionary of livestock breeds, types, and varieties. CAB International. p. 213. Retrieved November 19, 2011.
- Commonwealth Agricultural Bureaux (2008). Pig news and information, Volume 29. Commonwealth Agricultural Bureaux. p. 162. Retrieved November 20, 2011.
- Oklahoma State University (June 6, 2002). "Ba Xuyen". Oklahoma State University Board of Regents. Archived from the original on September 8, 2011. Retrieved November 20, 2011.
- "Ba Xuyen Pig". breedslist.com. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
- "Ba Xuyen". thepigsite.com. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
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