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Duroc pig breed introduction

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Duroc pig is a pig breed originating in the United States, also called Duroc-Jersey. It is a cross between the New Jersey apricot pig and the American red pig.


Duroc pigs are larger and weigh between 200-350 kilograms as adults. They usually have golden or reddish-brown skin, ears and tails. They have strong bodies, fast growth and strong adaptability.


Duroc pig has excellent meat quality, the meat is tender and juicy, the meat contains less fat, the muscle texture is fine, and the taste is excellent. At the same time, Duroc pork is rich in nutrients such as lysine and sarcosine, and has high protein content. It is not only suitable as fresh meat, but also widely used in processing various meat products.


In addition, Duroc pigs have become one of the most popular pig breeds worldwide due to their fast growth, strong adaptability, and ease of feeding, management, and reproduction.


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