Tsivilsk (pig)

The Ziwilsker pig ( Russian: Цивильская, Ziwilskaja ) is a breed of pig from Russia.

Breeding history

Characteristics

• Color white
• Head heavier than the Large White with a broad forehead and slightly arched, fairly long nose
• Ears of medium size, hanging to the front
• Back straight and level
• Weight sows 229 kg, 299 kg boar
• Time to 100 kg: 196 days

There are 11 sire lines and 21 sows families.

Occurrence

The race is held mainly in Chuvashia. In 1980 there were 35,600 animals.