Pig native breeds for outdoor farming

Pigs reared outdoors are more often subjected to unfavourable climatic conditions than pigs reared indoors. Native breeds are more adapted to the outdoor environment, compared to conventional breeds and their crossbreds, as the breeding goals of the latter have been focussed more on productivity than on dealing with adverse weather conditions.

Pigs obtained by crossing local native breeds with conventional commercial breeds are better adapted to the outdoor environment, compared to pigs of conventional breeds. They are also more efficient and productive, compared to native breeds.

Read the full Practice Abstract of mEATquality project at our website: Pig native breeds for outdoor farming