Ukrainian Spotted Steppe Pigs
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About Ukrainian Spotted Steppe PigsAbout Ukrainian Spotted Steppe Pigs





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Ukrainian steppe speckled pigs are bred for meat and lard. They are well adapted to the arid Ukrainian climate.

They are big, powerful, pigs with a strong constitution. Adult male pigs on average weigh 280 to 300 kg and are 170 to 175 cm long. Sows weigh 200 to 220 kg and are 158 to 160 cm long.

Generally they are mottled in black and white and ending with black and red.

They have a deep and broad chest. Their back and loin are wide and straight. Their hams are well developed and have a rounded shape.