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Mulefoot Pig
Status: Critically rare
Country: United States of America
Place of origin: Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Arkansas. Developed from early Spanish explorers’ hogs.
Named for its solid hoof, which resembles a mule.
Morphological characteristics
Body: Medium, compact in appearance
Body coat: Solid black with white points occurring rarely.
Ears: Pricked forward
Wattles: Present in some, on either side of the neck, though this is not common.
Morphometric traits
Body weight: Boar: 250 kg, Sows: 200 kg
Reproductive traits
Litter size: 5 - 6 piglets but may have as many as 12.
Mothering ability: Excellent and calm mothers.
Production traits
Meat quality: Known for its premium hams, the superior tasting meat is red with freckled marbling.
Temperament: Docile, active
Remarks: Hardy; very good foragers. The breed forages well and thrives under extensive husbandry.
References
- Cochon, 2010, “Comprehensive & Delicious Field Guide to Heritage Breed Pigs,” [Web Reference]
- John Kitsteiner, 2014, “Domestic Pigs: Breeds and Terminology,” [Web Reference]
- “MULEFOOT HOG,” Heritage Pigs [Web Reference]