Morava pig

THIS SPECIES IS CRITICALLY ENDANGERED. Morava pig is black with lop ears and smooth, thin hair. Its body is long and narrow, while the shoulder blades and hams are not quite developed, with little muscle. This breed of pig is known for its resistance to disease and great fertility.

They are usually raised in free range systems. The breed was popular at the beginning of the 20th century, but by the 1950s, there was a trend towards industrial pig farming, and nowadays Morava pig is critically endangered – it is estimated that there are less than 100 pigs living in the area.

The meat cannot be bought commercially as this breed has a higher fat content than other breeds, and as a result, Morava pig meat is less popular with changes in consumer diets and habits. The breed also yields less meat than industrially-reared breeds, so producers prefer imported hybrids.