Korean Native pig

The Korean Native pig is a breed of domestic pig indigenous to Korea. The meat is preferred to that of imported breeds and is of a darker red colour.

Characteristics

The Korean Native pig was reported to have glossy black hair, a dished face, a greatly protruded mouth, big eyes, straightly upright ears, round shoulders, a narrow rear back, a wide chest, long hips, well-balanced short legs and 10-12 teats. Its major characteristics are high-propagating power, superior meat quality and strong adaption ability.. Its growth rate and feed [conversion ratio] are lower than in imported breeds, but it yields meat of higher quality and adapts better to extensive management.