Wujin pig is a Chinese local black pig breed, native to Yunnan, Guizhou, Sichuan provinces bordering Wumeng Mountain and the large and small Liangshan area, it has a long history, according to archaeological excavations can be traced back to the Paleolithic period, and the development of human history in the same vein. Wujin pig is the only free-range domesticated pig breed in the Chinese plateau ecosystem, living habits close to wild boar, and Spain's Iberian black pig, its meat is delicious, rich in calcium, iron, zinc and Ω fatty acids, suitable for plateau pasture breeding, Wujin pig is not only a freshly eaten delicacy, but also a high-quality material for Yunnan Xuanwei ham that is famous at home and abroad.
The reason why Wujin pig can achieve new tender and fresh meat quality, delicious taste and delicious taste, in addition to the breed, is mainly due to its unique growth environment and growth method. Wujin pig belongs to the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau grazing pig breed, so far still use "grazing + supplementary feeding + captivity" breeding method, that is, piglets in the wild grazing, morning and evening harvesting to supplement feeding, unique feeding methods make Wujin pig known as "eat Chinese herbal medicine, drink mineral water, long healthy meat" reputation, the main production area of Wujin pig has rich biological resources, a variety of animals and plants grow and reproduce, mild climate, crops to corn, potatoes, buckwheat, oats, etc. There are forests and alpine meadows in the production area for the Ugin pigs to graze and raise all year round.
Wujin pig is also a precious genetic resource and cultural heritage of China, as well as an important economic source for farmers in the plateau area, however, due to market competition, environmental changes and other factors, the quantity and quality of Wujin pig once faced severe challenges. In order to protect this valuable breed, the government and scientific research institutions also attach great importance to the development of Ugin pigs, and have taken a series of effective measures - such as strengthening the investigation and monitoring of genetic resources of Ugin pigs, establishing a database of genetic resources of Ugin pigs, establishing a breeding farm and germplasm bank of Ugin pigs, preventing the loss or degradation of genetic resources of Ugin pigs, and strengthening the selection and improvement of Ugin pigs, using scientific and reasonable methods according to market demand and consumer preferences. The performance evaluation and breeding direction of Wujin pig were determined, which improved the production performance and economic benefits of Wujin pig, while maintaining its excellent meat quality and flavor.
In short, Wujin pig is a local characteristic pig breed with profound historical and cultural heritage and ecological value, we should cherish and protect this cultural precious heritage, let it continue to grow and develop on the plateau, and provide people with more and better products and services.