Bazna pig
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| Country of origin | Romania |
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The Bazna, also known as the Basner and Porcul de Banat, is a breed of domestic pig that started to develop in 1872 from crosses between the Mangalitsa and Berkshire breeds. The breed became officially recognized in 1958. Bazna pigs are found in the central area of the Transylvania region of Romania and are colored black with a white belt.
History
The development of the Bazna breed started in 1872 from crosses between the Mangalitsa and Berkshire breeds. As the breed formed and developed, the Berkshire, Yorkshire, Angler Sattelschwein, Wessex, and Hampshire breeds were all used to help homogenize and better it. The Berkshire pigs that were used for this purpose came from England in 1885, and again after 1900.[1]
The Bazna breed was officially recognized in 1958.[1]
Upon formation, the breed was distributed to several towns in the Transylvania region of Romania: Mediash, Sibiu and Fagarash. After World War II, the breed was distributed further around the Transylvania region, and also to Banat.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Bazna". Oklahoma State University. 4 March 2002. Retrieved 27 February 2011.
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