Pork in Carcass (Local)

The Venezuelan local pig is characterized by being a homogeneous population, located mainly in the States of Apure and Guárico, it has a genetic variability that enriches its commercial germplasm, since it usually takes advantage of the resources of the available ecosystem, being highly resistant to diseases and with high degree of rusticity.

• Average daily gain: 45-200 lbs. / (lbs/per day) 1.53 lbs.
• Convertion Index 45-200 lbs. (lb. /lbs): 6.83 lbs.
• Piglets born alive/birth: ~ 10-10.5.
• Piglets weaned/birth: ~ 8-10.
• Carcass performance at 200 lbs. No cavities: 75%.
• Carcass Length (inch): ± 39 in.
• Percent high quality cuts: ± 62%.
• Percent lean meat (carcass): ±53%.