Lijiang Pig

Lijiang Pig

　　Lijiang – Originating from Lijiang Township in Xingan County, this is a high-quality local pig breed carefully selected and bred by local communities over a long period, possessing strong genetic stability. The pig’s coat features a black-and-white pattern with a wide halo band of about 1–2 inches between the black and white markings. It has well-developed bristles on its back. The forehead is narrow and elongated with many wrinkles, the back is broad and straight, and the belly is loose, swollen, and drooping. Its limbs are sturdy, its body is of medium size with good conformation. Adult sows average 52 kilograms in weight, 53 centimeters in height, 96 centimeters in body length, and around 88 centimeters in chest girth. Adult boars average 71.5 kilograms in weight. Sows exhibit excellent performance, strong adaptability, tolerance to coarse feed, disease resistance, and high milk production. The pigs have thin skin, tender meat, high lean meat ratio, and delicious flavor, making them an excellent genetic resource for developing lean-meat-type pigs.