Country
Specie
ISO3
POL
Language
pol.
Description
The name refers to the geographic origin of breed - PINGW in Pulawy
Other name
rycka, łaciatka, gołębska, kocka, Pulawska
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information comments
The breed is especially suited to small scale farming.
Efabis cultural role comment
Pulawy pigs are traditionally kept in the Lublin and Siedlce regions; their utilisation is reflected in the culture and tradition of the local people.
Adaptability to specific environment
The animals show good performance in poor environmental conditions
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed is high resistant to diseases.
Specific reproductive characteristic
The breed shows good reproductive performance and maternal abilities.
Special characteristic of product
This breed is known for its excellent meat quality; good ability to accumulate intermuscular fat; this breed is halothane negative.
Other special qualities
This breed is high resistant to stress
Color comments
multi-coloured: black and white spotted, with domination of black colour; black spots located irregulary on the white background
Efabis main colour
black
Efabis skin colour
white
Wither height males
86
Wither height females
81
Weight males
320.00
Weight females
265.00
Other specific visible traits
erect ears
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1935
Domestication status
domestic
Description of origin
This indigenous breed was developed in the years 1917-1945 in PINGW Pulawy by crossing primitive local pigs with Berkshire boars. Later on, English Large White was used for upgrading Pulawy pigs.
Year of origin
1917
Location within country
the eastern Poland (the Lublin province, the Mazovia province)
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
