Siberian Black Pied | |
Also Known As: | ru|Cибиpcкaя черно-пестрая Sibirskaya cherno-pestraya |
Country: | Russia |
The Siberian Black Pied (ru|Cибиpcкaя черно-пестрая, '''Sibirskaya cherno-pestraya''') is a pig breed from Russia. The breed was raised from stock rejected in the process of developing the North Siberian breed. It is a specialised breed for the Novosibirsk region with headcount ranging from 4000 to 12000 since the 1960s according to the FAO.[1] Some characteristics of the breed include having rough skin that is wrinkle-free on the head and legs, being covered with soft dense bristles and underhair, and having full hams. There exist four boar lines and four sow families.