The Ba Xuyen is a
breed of
domestic 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 ...
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.
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.
Its skin color consists of black patches on white to pinkish skin.
Its teeth are coated with enamel, which is similar to human teeth.
See also
*
List of pig breeds
There are hundreds of breeds of the domestic 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 ...
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Vietnamese Pot-bellied
References
External links
Pigs at livestockoftheworld.com
Pig breeds originating in Vietnam
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