Zootechnical performances of Calabrese pigs reared in free range management

Abstract

Calabrese breed takes its origin from ancient iberian and italic swine populations (Giannone, 2002). In the last century, this genotype was reared in many areas of Calabria region and it was distinguished in numerous ‘local types’ (Mascheroni, 1927). It has been always reared according to the free range management. This breed is characterised by an high adaptability and frugality with a good damming ability in sows and marked sexual instinct in boars (Pianelli, 2001 and 2002)...

Keywords

• local swine breeds, zootechnical performances, free range management