Country
Specie
ISO3
VNM
Language
viet.
Other name
Lon = pig), Lon Muong, Lon Muong Khuong, Muang Khong
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
This breed is very well adapted to the harsh conditions in the mountainous areas of Laolai province in northern Viet Nam.
Special characteristic of product
This breed has a higher body weight in comparison to other local pig breeds but the dressing percentage is low. Meat colour is relatively dark.
Other special qualities
This breed is larger than other indigenous breeds.
Color comments
uni coloured: The body is black in all with 6 white spots as its forehead, 4 legs and top tail, big and droopy ears
Wither height males
50
Wither height females
49
Weight males
121.00
Weight females
100.00
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
The Muong Khuong pigs have been reared in northern and northwest mountainous areas
Location within country
Muong Khuong, Bat Sat Districts of Laocai Province, northern Vietnam
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
