Neijiang Pig

Neijiang Pig

The Neijiang Pig is a geographical indication certification trademark.

The Neijiang Pig is a geographical indication agricultural product.

　　Nei - Originating from Neijiang City and Neijiang County (now Dongxing District) in Sichuan Province, with the central production area centered around Dongxing Town in Neijiang City, historically referred to as the "Dongxiang Pig." The Nei production area is located in the middle of the Sichuan Basin along the Tuo River basin, featuring crisscrossing rivers and canals, undulating low hills, elevations between 400-600 meters, a mild and rainy climate, with an average annual temperature of 17.7°C, annual rainfall of 1043 mm, evergreen throughout the seasons. It is abundant in rice, corn, sweet potatoes, wheat, peas, etc. There is a rich supply of agricultural by-products, brewing products, and green fodder, providing favorable material conditions for pig farming.

　　Nei - The breed is large in size with a loose build. It has a large head and short snout, with deep furrows forming grooves on the forehead, a raised central block on the forehead, medium-sized drooping ears, a wide and deep body, a slightly concave back and waist, a large belly that does not drag on the ground, a wide hip that tilts slightly backward, and relatively thick and sturdy limbs with thick skin. Adult pigs have deep wrinkles on the body sides and hind legs, commonly referred to as wearing “pants.” The coat is entirely black with coarse, long bristles. There are 6–7 pairs of thick and prominent nipples.

　　Geographical Scope

　　Nei - The central production area is located in the southeastern part of the Sichuan Basin, bordering Anyue County of Ziyang City to the north; neighboring Longchang County of Neijiang City to the south; connecting to Zizhong County of Neijiang City to the west; and bordering Dazu County of Chongqing Municipality to the east. The geographical coordinates are between 29°11′ to 30°40′ north latitude and 104°16′ to 105°26′ east longitude. The protected area spans 1,569 square kilometers. It encompasses 33 townships in the urban districts of Neijiang City and Dongxing District. Currently, there are 10,403 breeding sows, with an annual slaughter of 150,000 pigs.