Mkota
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
Large White
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZWE
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Large White
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Landrace
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZWE
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Landrace
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Duroc
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZWE
Language
fr.
Transboundary name
Duroc
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Dalland
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZWE
Transboundary name
Dalland
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Year of origin
2000
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Unknown
Nsenga
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZMB
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Specific reproductive characteristic
The fertility of the local types seems to be remarkably high, with two (2) litters per year of up to ten (10) piglets per litter.
Color comments
multi coloured: grey, black, black and white and rarely brown
Other specific visible traits
It has a short straight hair coat with a flat but sometimes concave head. It possesses a short snout, small ear size and a pot- bellied medium body frame and size. The back is hollow and the rump is straight.
Domestication status
domestic
Description of origin
indigenous breed pig.
Location within country
It is widely distributed in the Eastern Province with a high population in Petauke District.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Lusitu
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZMB
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Specific reproductive characteristic
The fertility of the local types seems to be remarkably high, with two (2) litters per year of up to ten (10) piglets per litter.
Color comments
multi coloured: black, brown, white, black and white or black and brown
Other specific visible traits
It has a straight and short hair coat with a long snout. ItT possesses medium sized ears and a small, short and lean body. The back and rump are straight.
Domestication status
domestic
Description of origin
indigenous breed
Location within country
It is well distributed in the Southern Province but higher populations are found in the Gwembe valley, especially in the Lusitu area.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Large White
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZMB
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Large White
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Other specific visible traits
Curved or dished face and erect ears.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from United Kingdom; exotic
Year of origin
0
Location within country
Mainly peri-urban areas.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Landrace
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZMB
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Landrace
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Other specific visible traits
The breed has a strait face with floppy ears that point down-wards. It has a longer body compared to the Large White.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from Denmark; exotic
Year of origin
0
Location within country
Mainly peri-urban areas.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Windsnyer
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Domestication status
domestic
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
