Turopolje pig

The Turopolje Pig is a medium-sized breed of pig with long, drooping ears half and half long proboscis. The legs are short and strong, the tail curled weak. Colors are white to gray with black spots. The animals are very robust, resistant to cold and against swine diseases. They can also be kept outdoors all year round and are perfect for extensive grazing.

Weight

Boars can reach a weight of up to 250 kg, sows of 200 kg.

Reproduction

After a gestation period of not quite 4 months an average of 6 piglets are born.

History

Turopolje designated a Croatian region between the cities of Zagreb and Sisak. Originally came Turopolje pigs from throughout the upper Sava valley and were the typical pig breed in the region.

First records of the pig breed can be found in 1352 by the Hungarian king. In Western Styria, the existence in the year 1955 is still occupied. They are an endangered domestic animal breeds. As a result of the Croatia War of 1991 the stock of pure-bred animals have been decimated. 1993, there were only 20 - 30 animals, which were purchased in part by the Vienna Zoo for breeding. In 1995 there was the first breeding success in Austria.

In Austria, the Turpolje Pig is performed in the traditional food register.