The Celtic pig ( gl, Porco celta) is a
breed
A breed is a specific group of domestic animals having homogeneous appearance (phenotype), homogeneous behavior, and/or other characteristics that distinguish it from other organisms of the same species. In literature, there exist several slig ...
of
pig
The pig (''Sus domesticus''), often called swine, hog, or domestic pig when distinguishing from other members of the genus '' Sus'', is an omnivorous, domesticated, even-toed, hoofed mammal. It is variously considered a subspecies of ''Sus s ...
native to the
autonomous community of
Galicia in north-western Spain.
History
Though they were relatively common until the early 20th century, Celtic pigs had nearly disappeared by 1980s. The breed is recovering and there are now more than 2 500 purebred
sows.
Characteristics
Celtic pigs grow more slowly and develop more
fat
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The term often refers spec ...
than modern breeds like the
Large White
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, making them less well-suited to
intensive commercial meat production, but ideal for the creation of cured
pork products.
Livestock census
References
External links
* http://www.porcocelta.info .
Sistema Nacional de Información, Aplicación ARCA Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Environment .
DOG
The dog (''Canis familiaris'' or ''Canis lupus familiaris'') is a domesticated descendant of the wolf. Also called the domestic dog, it is derived from the extinct Pleistocene wolf, and the modern wolf is the dog's nearest living relative. Do ...
nº 205 .
Pig breeds
Pig breeds originating in Spain
Galicia (Spain)
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