Poland China
Country
Specie
ISO3
USA
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Poland China
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
multi coloured: black with white points
Weight males
290.00
Weight females
240.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1878
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Pietrain
Country
Specie
ISO3
USA
Language
En
Transboundary name
Pietrain
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Ossabaw Island
Country
Specie
ISO3
USA
Language
eng.
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
Isolation on a coastal island has also apparently selected these animals kidneys to tolerate significantly higher ionic concentrations of salt in both their food and their drinking water.
Special characteristic of product
The proportion of lipids per body weight for this breed is higher than that recorded for any other free-ranging mammals.
Other special qualities
These animals have also provided an excellent model for medical and biochemical studies of the now well-established relationship between obesity, decreased level of growth hormones and elevated levels of insulin secretion.
Domestication status
feral
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
Georgia
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
Mulefoot
Country
Specie
ISO3
USA
Language
eng.
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Other specific visible traits
similar to Poland China with fused digits
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
Missouri, Iowa
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
Meishan
Country
Specie
ISO3
USA
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Meishan
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
wrinkled black skin
Wither height females
57.8
Weight females
61.60
Other specific visible traits
slow growing; large droopy ears; reach puberty at 2.5 to 3 months of age; average 15-16 piglets per litter with 2 litters per year; 240-day weight: 77.3 kg; average daily gain: 0.34 kg; backfat: 2.5 cm; dressing percentage: 66.8%
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
from Midsubtropic Belt in China
Import
1989
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered maintained
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Endangered
Mangalitsa
Country
Specie
ISO3
USA
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Mangalitsa
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
colors include yellowish-white, black, and red
Other specific visible traits
thick, bristly coat
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
former Austria-Hungary
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered maintained
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Large Black
Country
Specie
ISO3
USA
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Large Black
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
Animals of this breed are raised on pasture.
Specific reproductive characteristic
The breed is known for its excellent maternal traits. The animals are good milkers.
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1998
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
recently imported from United Kingdom (1970s; 1998); distantly related to US commercial stock
Year of origin
1970
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered maintained
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Endangered
Landrace
Country
Specie
ISO3
USA
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Landrace
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
uni coloured: white
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Hereford
Country
Specie
ISO3
USA
Language
eng.
Other name
White-Faced
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Color comments
multi coloured: red with white head, legs, belly and tail
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of Chester White, Duroc, Poland China and Hampshire
Year of origin
1902
Location within country
Missouri
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Hampshire
Country
Specie
ISO3
USA
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
American Hampshire
Other name
Gempshir, Mackay, Norfolk Thin Rind, Ring Middle, Ring Necked, Saddleback, Woburn, Belted
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
uni coloured: black with white belt
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
originated in 19th century ultimately from Old English (probably from Hampshire)
Year of origin
0
Location within country
Kentucky
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
