Mingguang Small-Ear Pig

Mingguang Small-Ear Pig

Mingguang Small-Ear Pig is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　Mingguang Small-Ear Pig is a specialty of Tengchong, Baoshan, Yunnan.

　　Mingguang Small-Ear Pig originates from the northern townships of Tengchong County in Yunnan Province and is named after Mingguang Township, where it is primarily raised. It is a small highland pig breed suitable for grazing in cool mountainous areas. In 1980, it was included in the "Yunnan Province Livestock and Poultry Breed Register," and in 1986, it was listed in the National Livestock and Poultry Genetic Resources Catalogue as a cured meat breed. The Mingguang Small-Ear Pig is mainly free-range and grows slowly.

　　The Mingguang Small-Ear Pig is primarily produced in Tengchong, with central production areas centered around Mingguang, Qushi, Jietou, Diantan, and Houqiao townships in northern Tengchong. It is also found in some mountainous regions inhabited by the Lisu ethnic group and in remote border areas along the China-Myanmar border, mostly distributed at altitudes of 1,000–3,000 meters in cold highland regions.

　　The Mingguang Small-Ear Pig is small in size, has a sturdy constitution, and strong adaptability. It is a local pig breed selected by residents for survival in high-altitude, cold environments. The breed features strong resilience, tolerance to coarse feed, and the ability to thrive in high-altitude grazing conditions.

　　It has a short and small head, a pointed snout, a flat face, a wide forehead, small and wide ears, a straight back and loin, a deep chest, a round belly, a short and plump body, short and strong limbs, and a short, thin tail. Locals call it the "oil gourd" pig. Its coat is black, with some individuals exhibiting six white markings. Adult boars weigh 40.2 kg, and sows weigh 50 kg. Multiparous sows have an average litter size of 7–8 piglets, with a survival rate of 92%. The daily weight gain during the fattening period is 450 grams, the slaughter rate is 69.4%, and the backfat thickness is 4.5 cm.

　　Mingguang Small-Ear Pig

　　 Tengchong County Animal Husbandry Workstation

　　 12109333

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