Emerging Spotted Black-and-White Pigs

Emerging Spotted Black-and-White Pigs

　　The Emerging Spotted Black-and-White Pig gets its name from the large, clearly defined black and white patches on its head, back, ears, and tail. As early as the Hongwu era of the Ming Dynasty (1369), the Xinxing County began raising these spotted black-and-white pigs, which later became widespread throughout the county. According to the 1948 "Xinxing County Annals," “The region has many spotted pigs, but few are entirely white. Many people raise them as a household side business, selling over ten thousand annually to places such as Zhaoqing and Guangzhou. Their fat and delicious meat surpasses that of other regions, hence their higher price.”

　　The Emerging Spotted Black-and-White Pig is characterized by early maturity, strong disease resistance, tolerance to coarse feed, high litter size, good maternal instincts, and ease of fattening. Its pork features thin skin, tender meat, and delicious flavor, making it one of the outstanding local pig breeds in Guangdong Province.