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Meishan pig - Wikipedia
The Meishan (Chinese: 梅山猪) is a Chinese breed of domestic pig. It is named for Meishan County in Jiangsu Province. [1][2] It is a sub-group of the Taihu and is a small- to medium-sized pig with large drooping ears and wrinkled black skin.
Meishan Pig - The Livestock Conservancy
The Meishan is one of the oldest, if not the oldest, domesticated pig breed in the world. It is part of the Taihu group of Chinese pigs that also includes Fengjing, Jiaxing, Erhualian, and Hengjing strains from different districts of China.
Meishan - Wikipedia
The history of Meishan – though it was not always known as such – can be traced back to the 4th century BC. In 316 BC, King Shenjing of Zhou established the county of Wuyang [zh] (武阳县) on what is now the Pengshan district of Meishan.
American Meishan Breeders Association
Dedicated to identifying, cataloging, preserving and promoting the genetics of pure Meishan Pigs.
Meishan Swine | Oklahoma State University
Meishan pigs come from the region of lakes and valleys in China. They are considered Taihu pigs, deriving their name from the Taihu Lake in their region of origin.
Breed Description – American Meishan Breeders Association
Meishan Pigs are a lard carcass hog and produce a higher fat to meat ratio than domestic commercial carcass hogs. Meishans are renowned as a hyper productive pig. It was this hyper productivity that initiated the desire to study the breed and resulted in the 1989 United States importation.
ABOUT MEISHANS - Meishan Preservation
Meishan pigs originated in the Taihu Lake region of China. They were domesticated over 5,000 years ago. Prized in China and Japan for their marbled meat and superior lard and fat quality. There are very few pure Meishans in the world today. It is estimated that less than 2,000 verifiably pure Meishans exist worldwide.
Meishan Pig Care Guide: Discover Remarkable | Farming Plan
From understanding their gentle nature and unique Meishan pig weight potential to maximizing Meishan pig meat yields on low-input pasture, we will explore every single detail together.
Meishan Pigs - 23 Acres Farmstead
Meet our Meishans! The meishan is the perfect pig for the small homestead or growing farm. They are easy on pastures and fences and have superior immunities. They are extremely docile and easily trained. The sows make wonderful mothers and are very prolific with litter sizes averaging 13 piglets.
Meishan Breed -
Meishan Breed Meishan, pronounced “May Shan”. Named for the Chinese prefecture of Meishan a region of lakes and valleys in China. They are part of a sub-group of pigs called Taihu pigs. They originate from the Taihu valley, of Lower Changjiang River Basin. They are a small to medium-sized breed.
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