A Comprehensive Analysis of Duroc Pig Breed Characteristics

The Duroc pig originated in New Jersey, USA. Because of its brownish-red coat, it is commonly known as the "red-haired pig." The main lines introduced into China at present include American, Hungarian and Taiwanese lines, among others. It is now found throughout the country. Its main characteristics are a robust constitution, strong stress resistance, fast growth rate, high feed efficiency, high carcass lean meat percentage and relatively good meat quality. At the present stage, large-scale pig farms mostly use it as the terminal sire of three-way cross pigs (Duroc x Landrace x Large White) or as the sire of two-way cross pigs.