Native pig
Country
Specie
ISO3
VUT
Language
eng.
Other name
Local pig
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
uni coloured: black or brown <br> multi coloured: mixtures of black and brown with white
Other specific visible traits
They are generally much smaller pigs than the larger European breeds.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; Descendents from the pigs introduced by the first Melanesian settlers.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Large White
Country
Specie
ISO3
VUT
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
VUT
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
VUT
Language
fr.
Transboundary name
Duroc
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
recently imported; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Tay Nguyen Soc
Country
Specie
ISO3
VNM
Language
viet.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Weight males
40.00
Weight females
30.00
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Quang tri Mini
Country
Specie
ISO3
VNM
Language
viet.
Other name
Van pa
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Weight males
40.00
Weight females
35.00
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Phu khanh
Country
Specie
ISO3
VNM
Language
viet.
Description
The Trang Phu Khanh pig originates from Phu Khanh province (today province Khanh Hoa and Phu yen, South Central Coast) as a crossbred between Yorshire and local pigs.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
The Phu Khanh pigs is white
Weight males
150.00
Weight females
145.00
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Crossbreds between exotic and local breeds that have existed for hundreds of years.
Year of origin
1989
Location within country
mainly in southern Viet Nam
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct
Muong Khuong
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
Lang Hong
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
