This pig of the Zhujiang River Delta in Guandong Province of China. It has a hair coat of black and white patches, a slightly concave back and pendulous, drooping belly. This breed is also precocious, with its first mating a 3 to 4 months old, and is prolific, with 13 pigs per litter; there are 7 pairs of teats.
Reference:
Cheng, P. (1984) Livestock breeds of China. Animal Production and Health Paper 46 (E, F, S). Publ. by FAO, Rome, 217 pp.
Photographs:
Cheng, P. (1984) Livestock breeds of China. Animal Production and Health Paper 46 (E, F, S). Publ. by FAO, Rome, 217 pp.
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