Wan'an Pig

Wan'an Pig

　　Belonging to the Central-Southern Jiangxi Spotted Pig group, it was included in the *Chinese Pig Breeds* series in 1976 as one of the region's outstanding native pig breeds. It features strong adaptability to coarse feed, high fertility, fast growth, strong environmental adaptability, and a high slaughter rate. According to measurements, an average sow produces 12.6 piglets per litter, with a survival rate as high as 91–97%. The slaughter rate is 71.24%, and the eye muscle area reaches 27.02 cm².

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　　The pig’s coat is mainly black with white markings, specifically on the limbs, lower abdomen, and the areas where the back, chest, and hindquarters meet. It has a tall and well-proportioned build, with body length greater than chest circumference. Based on appearance, it can be divided into two types: short-snout and long-snout. Short-snout type: smaller build, fine and short head, many deep wrinkles on the forehead, slightly larger and round-shaped belly, commonly referred to by locals as "rice cake pig." Long-snout type: larger build, slightly longer snout, long and straight back, sturdier limbs. This type is more widely distributed.

　　The Wan'an Pig exhibits strong hybrid vigor. Trials have shown that it outperforms other local pig breeds in terms of reproductive performance, weight gain, and feed efficiency, making it one of the more economically valuable pig breeds.