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Mulefoot Pig

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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

  1. Cochon, 2010, “Comprehensive & Delicious Field Guide to Heritage Breed Pigs,” [Web Reference]
  2. John Kitsteiner, 2014, “Domestic Pigs: Breeds and Terminology,” [Web Reference]
  3. “MULEFOOT HOG,” Heritage Pigs [Web Reference]
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