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Meishan pig - Wikipedia
The Meishan (Chinese: 梅山猪) is a Chinese breed of domestic pig. It is named for Meishan County in Jiangsu Province. [1][2] It is a sub-group of the Taihu and is a small- to medium-sized pig with large drooping ears and wrinkled black skin.
Meishan Swine - Oklahoma State University
Meishan pigs come from the region of lakes and valleys in China. They are considered Taihu pigs, deriving their name from the Taihu Lake in their region of origin.
Meishan Pig - The Livestock Conservancy
The Meishan is one of the oldest, if not the oldest, domesticated pig breed in the world. It is part of the Taihu group of Chinese pigs that also includes Fengjing, Jiaxing, Erhualian, and Hengjing strains from different districts of China.
Why Meishan Pigs? - American Meishan Breeders Association
Chinese Meishan pigs are one of the oldest breeds of livestock pig. They originate from the Taihu region of China where pigs have been domesticated for over 5000 years.
Meishan Pig Facts - Grit
Meishan pigs originated from China, and they’re one of the oldest domesticated pig breeds. However, the conservation status of this breed is currently critical, according to The Livestock Conservancy.
ABOUT MEISHANS - Meishan Preservation
Meishan pigs originated in the Taihu Lake region of China. They were domesticated over 5,000 years ago. Prized in China and Japan for their marbled meat and superior lard and fat quality. There are very few pure Meishans in the world today. It is estimated that less than 2,000 verifiably pure Meishans exist worldwide.
Meishan Pig – FarmerDB
The Meishan pig is known as the oldest domesticated pig breed in the world. This breed is part of a larger group called the Taigu pig breed and originates from Jiangsu Province in Southern China.
Meishan · Pig
The Meishan pig is a distinctive and highly regarded breed originating from the Jiangsu province of China, specifically named after the region's Meishan district. This breed is one of the oldest domesticated pig breeds, known for its unique characteristics and adaptability.
Meishan Pigs - Barefoot Acres
Chinese Meishan pigs are one of the oldest breeds of livestock pig. They originate from the Taihu region of China where pigs have been domesticated for over 5000 years.
Meishan Breed
Meishan Breed Meishan, pronounced “May Shan”. Named for the Chinese prefecture of Meishan a region of lakes and valleys in China. They are part of a sub-group of pigs called Taihu pigs. They originate from the Taihu valley, of Lower Changjiang River Basin. They are a small to medium-sized breed.
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