Country
Specie
ISO3
ZWE
Language
shona
Other name
Rhodesian Indigenous, Mukota
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Specific reproductive characteristic
The females are known for their good maternal abilities (less than 5% postnatal mortality).
Other special qualities
These hardy animals survive by grazing and scavenging under extremely harsh conditions (particularly nutrition).
Reference for special qualities
D.H. Holness; Rhodesia Agricultural Journal, 73, 59-62; Pig Industry Board, Harare and D.H. Holness
Color comments
uni coloured: black <br>multi coloured: black, red, brown, white also spotted <br>comment: some young are striped
Weight males
110.00
Weight females
60.00
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
probably descended from stock introduced by Europeans in 19th century
Year of origin
19
Location within country
country-wide
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
