Country
Specie
ISO3
VNM
Language
hong = pink
Description
the Lang Hong has a shorter trunk, less pronounced potbelly and swayed back, a shorter snout, and smaller, upright ears. The forehead bears a white triangular mark
Transboundary name
Dalland
Other name
Lang Hong Lon
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
The Lang Hong pig resembles the Mong Cai in appearance and performance. However, there has not yet been an attempt to assess any relation between the breeds
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is well adapted to live in the local dry and barren land. The animals are well adapted to temperatures ranging from 8° C to 30° C (winter to summer) and feedstuff with poor nutritional value.
Specific reproductive characteristic
The breed is of early maturity.
Special characteristic of product
The breed produces high amounts of fat.
Color comments
multi coloured: black and white pied
Wither height males
53
Wither height females
51
Weight males
62.00
Weight females
58.00
Other specific visible traits
physically very similar to the Mong Cai, but thinner and smaller
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite
Location within country
Lang Hong pigs are mostly raised in Bac Ninh and Bac Giang provinces (North East Viet- nam)
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Unknown
