Pig Turopolje is a breed of domestic pig from Croatia. He was named after Turopol, Croatia, where he is from. It is also known as Croatian: Turopol Pig.
Currently, it is a very rare breed that is on the verge of extinction. The breed is one of the oldest European pig breeds. Although it may have had infusions from Berkshire or other bloodlines in the 19th century.
The Turopolje pig breed was once one of the most widespread pig breeds in Croatia. But the shift from extensive pig production to intensive production in the mid-20th century prevented the use of the breed.
It is believed to be a Siska breed, which later spread throughout the Balkan Peninsula.
The breed is also believed to be the result of crossing Siska with Krskopolski from neighboring Slovenia. Learn more about the breed below.
Characteristics of Turopol pork
Turopol pigs are medium-sized animals. They usually have black spots on gray or white skin, skin without pigment. They have a relatively long body. The head is of medium length with a concave profile.
They have partially protruding ears, and the ears are medium in length and do not cover the eyes. Sows have a well-developed udder with 10-12 teats.
The average live weight of adult pigs in Turopol is 170-220 kg. Photos and information from ansi.okstate.edu and Wikipedia.
Special Notes
The Turopolye pig is a very hardy breed. It is generally well adapted to its natural climate. The breed is well known for its endurance in free range conditions. But it is a relatively slow growing animal.
Turopolye sows are very prolific and can produce around five piglets per litter. The sows are very good mothers and feed their piglets for three to five weeks.
The Turopolye pig breed eclipsed the emergence of white pigs, which were better suited to market demands.
The breed’s total population has declined sharply almost to the point of extinction over the past fifty years. However, check out the full breed profile of the Turopol pig in the following table.
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| Breed name | Turopolye | |
| another name | Croatian: Turopoljska svinja | |
| Special Notes | Well adapted to the natural climate, good mothers, fertile sows, very hardy, suitable for both intensive and extensive systems. | |
| Breed size | Small to medium | |
| Boars | About 220kg | |
| sows | About 170kg | |
| climatic tolerance | native climate | |
| Color | Black spots on gray or white skin | |
| scarcity | Ordinary parts | |
| Country/place of origin | Croatia |
