Pig breeds and their characteristics

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Pig breeds and their characteristics

All current pig breeds are generally considered to have originated from the wild boar. However, given that two domestication processes are known, one in the Middle East dating back 12,500 years and the other in Asia dating back 7,000 years, it is considered that the European wild boar (Sus scrofa ferus) could have given rise to the European pig while the Asian wild boar (Sus indicus) would be the origin of the Asian pig breeds.

Dr. Jaime Borrell Valls - 14/03/2023

Pig breeds and their characteristics

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