Piétrain is a domestic pig that originates from the town of Piétrain, Belgium near the city of Charleroi. This pig, named after its birthplace, has unknown origins. According to some stories, Belgian farmers wanted to develop a unique pig breed with …

Piétrain (French pronunciation: [pjetʁɛ̃]) is a Belgian breed of domestic pig. It is native to Wallonia, and takes its name from the village of Piétrain in the municipality of Jodoigne in Walloon Brabant, in northern Wallonia.

2023年6月19日 · Pietrain pigs, a Belgian breed of domestic pig, originate in Wallonia, specifically in the village of Pietrain, located in Jodoigne, Walloon Brabant. The breed emerged around 1920 and was officially recognized in 1950.

2023年3月10日 · The Pietrain pig is a hybrid breed of pig that is known for its lean meat and rapid growth rate. Physically, the Pietrain pig has a white body with black spots, usually on the head, back, and legs. It has a long snout with a straight profile, …

2023年12月31日 · Pietrain pigs are known for their striking black and white coat pattern, fast growth, and excellent meat quality, making them a popular choice for pig farmers and enthusiasts worldwide. Despite their muscular build and susceptibility to stress, Pietrain pigs are valued for their docile temperament, high intelligence, and significant ...

Pietrain swine were imported in Germany in 1960-61. The main breeding areas in that country are Schleswig-Holstein, Nordrhein-Westfalen and Werttemberg-Baden. They are commonly used in crossbreeding in Germany to improve the quality of pork produced.

2024年7月23日 · Originating from the Belgian town of Pietrain – hence their namesake – the Pietrain pig is a widely recognized breed within the pig farming community, largely due to their distinct physical features.

The Pietrain pig shares its name with the little Belgian town from whence it came. These medium-sized swine are characterized by their black and white spots, short legs, upright ears and lean physique.

2018年12月4日 · The Pietrain is very popular as a terminal sire in two of Europe’s largest pig producing countries, Germany and Spain. The first importation of pigs into the UK was carried out by the Pig Industry Development Authority in 1964.

Pietrain - the muscles from Brussels! The Pietrain is renowned for its very high yield of lean meat but this is often associated with the presence of the halothane gene for Porcine Stress Syndrome. For this reason the use of purebred Pietrain in British pig production is relatively rare and it is most commonly found in crossbred and synthetic ...