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Hezuo pig
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Hezuo pig

Place of Origin China
Origin The Hezuo pig is from the Plateau region and are located in the Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Gansu Province, China. The altitude in this region is high (2600 m), and the temperature low .
Purpose Meat
Characteristics The pigs are out on pasture year round, and are characterized by long, coarse and dense bristles, a slow growth rate, and low prolifacy, with a litter size of 4 to 7; there are 5 pairs of teats.
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