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Krškopolje pig
Slovenian pig breed / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Krškopolje pig or Black-belted pig[1] (Slovene: Krškopoljski prašič) is an autochthonous breed of pig, originating in Slovenia.[2] This pig represents the only still preserved Slovenian autochthonous breed of domestic pig.[1] The easily recognizable blackish Krškopolje pig, widely used for meat production, is well known for its continuous pink belt, running across animal's shoulders and forelimbs.[2]
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Conservation status | endangered |
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Country of origin | Slovenia |
Distribution | Slovenia |
Standard | Breed standard in Slovenian |
Use | meat, bacon, dried meat products |
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Hair | multicoloured: mostly black, with white/pink saddle |
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