Beijing Black
| Conservation status | Least Concern |
|---|---|
| Other names | Peking Black |
| Country of origin | China |
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| Cross-breed of Berkshire and common Chinese pig | |
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Pig Sus scrofa domesticus | |
The Beijing Black, also known as the Peking Black, is a breed of domestic pig from China. They are mostly black, but have some white markings. The breed was created in 1962 by cross-breeding a Berkshire with a common Chinese pig.[1] Two other breeds, the Soviet White and the Yorkshire, were also crossbred with native Chinese pigs. It is described as being a "strong, rugged breed" that has "good production traits".[2]
Breedi which pigs are chosen to breed new litters, several factors are considered, which include "litter size at birth and weaning, weight at weaning, and weight and backfat thickness at 6 months of age". The pigs that pass these requirements breed with Beijing Black pigs of other lines to create greater variety.[2]
References
- ↑ Porter, Valerie; Mason, Ian Lauder (2002). Mason's world dictionary of livestock breeds, types, and varieties. CAB International. p. 214. Retrieved November 12, 2011.
- 1 2 CSCPRC Animal Sciences Delegation (1980). Hoefer, Jacob Andrew; Tsuchitani, Patricia Jones, eds. Animal agriculture in China: a report of the visit of the CSCPRC Animal Sciences Delegation. National Academies Press. pp. 42–48. Retrieved November 12, 2011.
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