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Sicilian Black Pig: An Overview.

Alessandro Zumbo¹, Anna Maria Sutera¹, Giuseppe Tardiolo¹

¹Unit of Animal Production, Department of Veterinary Sciences, Via Palatucci snc, Messina University, 98168 Messina, Italy.

Animals : an Open Access Journal From MDPI

|December 10, 2020

Summary

The Sicilian Black pig is an ancient Italian breed known for its hardiness and unique traits. Genome studies reveal genetic information valuable for improving pig breeds and developing sustainable farming.

Keywords:

Sicilian black pig autochthonous Italian breed biodiversity food productions genetic traits phenotype traits productive traits rearing systems

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Agricultural Science

Background:

The Sicilian Black pig (Nero Siciliano) is an autochthonous Italian breed with ancient origins.
This breed is characterized by its black coat and resilience to adverse conditions.
Historically significant, its breeding has ancient roots in Sicily.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide an overview of the Sicilian Black pig breed.
To review recent genomic findings related to this autochthonous breed.
To highlight the importance of genomic diversity in pig breeding.

Main Methods:

Review of historical data on the Sicilian Black pig.
Analysis of recent Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) studies on the breed's genome.
Examination of production performance and phenotypic traits.

Main Results:

The Sicilian Black pig exhibits specific production traits, including birth rate and daily gain.
Genome investigation using NGS technologies has identified relevant gene polymorphisms.
Candidate gene polymorphisms offer valuable data for selection processes.

Conclusions:

The Sicilian Black pig is a valuable source of genomic diversity.
Genomic information can drive improvements in commercial pig breeds.
Protecting autochthonous breeds supports the creation of sustainable pig chains.