Gushi Huainan Pigs

Gushi Huainan Pigs

　　Huainan pigs are primarily raised in Gushi County and belong to the "Yellow-Huaihai" black pig type. In terms of litter size, fertility, adaptability, lean meat ratio, and meat quality, they are considered "one of China’s rare and outstanding local breeds." Huainan pigs have a long history—recently unearthed cultural relics in Gushi include remarkably lifelike pottery pig models, which are verified to date back to the Western Han Dynasty. This is sufficient evidence that today’s Huainan pigs have been formed through the long-term selection and careful breeding by local people under Gushi County’s unique geographical and climatic conditions. The pigs are of medium build, with entirely black bristles, coarse and long manes, and large drooping ears. Sows average 13.4 piglets per litter, commercial piglets gain an average of 392 grams per day, the slaughter rate of live pigs is 69.37%, and the lean meat ratio is 44.66%. Analysis results show that Huainan pork is of very high quality, with amino acid and trace element content far exceeding that of other pig breeds. They also possess strong disease resistance, so no pathogenic microorganisms or drug residues have been detected, making them genuinely green, healthy, and safe food.