Gaotai Hexi Pig [Gansu Gaotai Specialty]

What is Gaotai Hexi Pig? Authentic Gansu Gaotai Specialty: Gaotai Hexi Pig

Summary:Do you want to know what Gaotai Hexi Pig is? This article is a detailed introduction to the special product of Gaotai, Gansu Province - Gaotai Hexi Pig. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information about Gaotai Hexi Pig. The full text takes about 6 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Gaotai Hexi Pig and its nutritional value? What are the product characteristics of Gaotai Hexi pig? Awards and honors for Gaotai Hexi Pig

Basic Introduction of Gaotai Hexi Pig

Gaotai Hexi Pig is a local excellent breed in the Hexi Corridor. Covered in black, thick and dense fur; Moderate and symmetrical physique, compact and sturdy; The head is slightly small, the pig nose is short, the folds are not obvious, and there are longitudinal folds on the forehead; Hard ear roots and drooping ears; The hind limbs are slightly long and forward leaning, with a slight depression in the back, rounded ribs, and a slight sagging of the abdomen; Full and round buttocks; Resistant to coarse feeding, enjoys exercise, and has a high meat yield. Fresh pork has a bright red color, luster, good elasticity, no fishy smell, and clear marble patterns. The meat is tender and the taste is mellow

Drought with little rainfall, sufficient sunshine, abundant heat, and large temperature difference between day and night. Gaotai Hexi pigs have been domesticated for a long time in the specific natural conditions and abundant agricultural resources of Gaotai County. With a long history of breeding, they have developed characteristics such as tolerance to rough feeding, good meat quality, and high litter size. Drought and distinct winter and summer seasons have an important impact on the formation of Gaotai Hexi pigs with strong stress resistance and tender meat quality. The growth, reproduction, and quality characteristics of Gaotai Hexi pigs are closely related to the local climate conditions

There are two types of pig breeds in Hexi: large and small. Large pigs became extinct in the 1960s. Small pigs are characterized by their small size, compact structure, thin skin, thin bones, and delicate appearance. The neck is long and thin, with prominent raised bun armor, narrow back and shallow chest, concave back, round rib arch, large and drooping abdomen, inclined buttocks, and higher hind limbs than the forelimbs. The body shape is slightly trapezoidal with a small front and large back. The skin is thin and elastic, with no wrinkles throughout the body. The pigs along the Qilian Mountains are mostly black in color, and black and white pigs are often raised in Sichuan irrigation areas, as well as brown pigs. Various fur colors often have incomplete six whites. In addition to the six white features, there is a tuft of white hair on the forehead, known as the "jade top". The lips are mostly pink white, known as "pink lips". There are curly hairs between the coarse hairs on the neck and back, which fall off in summer and autumn and reappear in early winter. The head is light, the mouth is straight and wedge-shaped, there are only two unclear longitudinal wrinkles on the forehead, the horizontal stripes on the nose bridge are not obvious, the ears are small and drooping, the distance between the two ears is wide, the ear roots are hard, the ears are 5-6 centimeters shorter than the mouth, and the elderly are flush with the mouth. The back and waist are sunken, the abdominal size is drooping, the abdominal skin is compact, there are 6 pairs of nipples, and there are also 7-8 pairs. On December 26, 2019, the geographical indication of "Gaotai Hexi Pig" agricultural product passed the expert evaluation of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs