Piétrain

In the Pietrain pig is a colorful pig (ie it is spotted or mottled black and white) with erect ears, which today has a great importance in the pig.

History

The breed originated in Brabant (Belgium ) and is descended from meaty Bayeux pigs, which came in 1920 in the place Pietrain. The breed was insignificant until the 1950s. By changing the habits of consumers around 1950 away from fatty pork towards lean pork, this breed was able to prevail throughout Europe. The race then spread very strong and has been used since 1960 also in Germany. Since about 1970, the race is the most important father race in pig.

Breeding goal

Pig breed with a medium frame, excellent muscling ( high proportion of lean meat with minimal fat cover ), good vitality, medium fertility and breeding performance, correct conformation and stress stability.

Data

Full grown about 80 cm shoulder height, about 300 kg

Daily weight gain of fattening pigs: more than 800 g of lean meat of animals: in pure culture higher than 60 %, in crossing for mast higher than 55%; Feed efficiency: better than 2.4 (ie 1 kg to produce pork, less than 2.4 kg of feed are required )