Weight Male: to 312 kg | ||
Other names Russian: Cибиpcкaя ceвepнaяSibirskaya severnaya Similar Ba Xuyen, Ukrainian White Steppe, Belarus Black Pied pig, Estonian Bacon pig, Choctaw hog | ||
The North Siberian (Russian: Cибиpcкaя ceвepнaя, Sibirskaya severnaya) is a general purpose pig breed from Russia. Developed in Novosibirsk Oblast in Russia, this medium-sized breed was formally recognized in 1942. A cross of the short-eared Siberian pigs with Large White boars, the North Siberian was bred for a dense bristle covering and undercoat to increase hardiness to the harsh climate of northern Siberia. Adult males typically reach 312 kg in size.
The North Siberian is a white breed, and multicoloured specimens rejected during the breeding programme were used in the development of the Siberian Black Pied breed.
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