Semirechye (pig)

The Seven Rivers Country Pig ( Russian: Ceмиpeчeнcкaя, Semiretschenskaja ) is a multi-purpose breed of pig from the Seven Rivers country (Kazakhstan).

Breeding history

The breed was originally developed under the name Kazakh hybrids by crossing Large White boar crosses with Kemerovo pigs and then mated with each other. In 1978 the breed was officially recognized as the Seven Rivers country pig.

Characteristics

  • Color white; rare red, dark brown and black colored
  • Head with straight trunk
  • Ears small and standing
  • Chest deep
  • Body moderately long
  • Back straight and wide
  • Strong foundation
  • Adaptation to the continental climate Südostkasachstans; no overheating tilt and cold resistance
  • Longevity
  • Weight 222 kg sows, boars 275 kg

There are 9 sire lines and 20 sows families.

Occurrence

Main breeding stations are Illijski, Kaskelenski and Raswilnenski in Almaty area, Buruldaiski and 22 party congress in South Kazakhstan region, and Rosa Luxembourg in the area Zhambyl. Bred will continue in the areas of Almaty, Zhambyl, South Kazakhstan and Karaganda in Kazakhstan. In 1980, 43,000 purebred animals the total number.

Source

  • Http://www.fao.org/docrep/009/ah759e/AH759E10.htm
  • Pig breed
  • Culture ( Kazakhstan)
Kemerovo (pig) Almaty Province
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