Mukota pig

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The Mukota pig (also called the Rhodesian native pig or Zimbabwean native pig ) is a breed of pig from Zimbabwe .

history

It is believed that the mukota were introduced in the 17th century through traders from Europe and China (Bonsma and Joubert, 1952). They were named after the Mukota region in northeast Zimbabwe, where they were first described in detail.

Characteristics

  • Color: Black
  • Adaptation to the tropical climate
  • Food and water frugality (6 liters / week!)
  • Disease resistance
  • two types:
    • Type 1: short, thick, short proboscis similar to the Chinese bacon pig
    • Type 2: long trunk, "Razorback" back with long bristles, similar to the Windsnyer
  • Rush once a year in the early rainy season (October / November)
  • First birth at 6 to 12 months, average litter 6.5-7.5 piglets
  • Carcass yield 30% less than Large White
  • good meat: spicy and "sweet"

Occurrence

Mukota pigs are mainly found in Zimbabwe (approx. 70,000 animals), but also in Mozambique and Zambia .

credentials

  • Bonsma, FN and DM Joubert, Fmg. S. Afr. 27: 167-170. 1952.
  • Holness, DH, The tropical agriculturalist - PIGS , CTA / Macmillan, London, 1995. pp 16-48.
  • Mason, IL, A World Dictionary of Livestock Breeds, Types and Varieties , Fourth Edition. CAB International, 1996. 273 pp.
  • Oklahoma State University