Mukota
The Mukota Pig (also Rhode Sisches Local pork or Zimbabwean Local pig called ) is a breed of pigs from Zimbabwe.
History
It is believed that the Mukota were introduced in the 17th century through dealers from Europe and China ( Bonsma and Joubert, 1952). They are named after the region in Mukota Nordostsimbabwe, where they were first described in detail.
Characteristics
- Color: black
- Adaptation to the tropical climate
- Food and water sufficiency (6 liters / week! )
- Disease resistance
- Two types: Type 1: Short, thick, short snout similar to the Chinese bacon pig
- Type 2: long proboscis, " Razorback " back with long bristles, similar to the Windsnyer
Occurrence
Mukota pigs occur mainly in Zimbabwe ( 70,000 animals), but also in Mozambique and Zambia.
Credentials
- Bonsma, F.N. and D. M. Joubert, Fmg. S. Afr. 27: 167-170. In 1952.
- Holness, DH, The tropical agriculturalist -. PIGS, CTA / Macmillan, London, 1995, pp. 16-48.
- Mason, IL, A World Dictionary of Livestock Breeds, Types and Varieties, Fourth Edition. C.A.B International, 1996. 273 pp.
- Oklahoma State University
- Pig breed
- Culture ( Zimbabwe)
- Economy (Zimbabwe )
- Culture ( Mozambique)
- Economy (Mozambique )
- Culture ( Zambia)
- Economy (Zambia )
- Agriculture ( Africa)