Ba Xuyen Pig

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The Ba Xuyen is a breed of domestic pig from South Vietnam, specifically the Mekong Delta. It is a spotted black and white pig with white feet. It was bred from a cross between a Berkshire and a Boxu from 1932 to 1956.

The average size of the breed is 100 kilograms by the time they reach one year old, having a “backfat thickness of 42 mm.” When breeding, around 8 piglets are born in every litter. Its skin colour consists of black patches on white to pinkish skin. Its teeth are coated with enamel, which is similar to human teeth.

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