Abstract

One of the general principles of ecologic production (in Romania we use the term ecologic instead of organic, biologic, natural) is that it deals with an activity related to the land. In the case of animal production, there should be an open space available for the animals to move freely, with a limited number of animals per area so that animal and plant production can be adequately managed. In this way, all forms of pollution are minimised, particularly that of the soil, ground waters and phreatic sheets. Suitable breeds and lineage for introduction must be carefully selected, taking into account their adaptability to local conditions, their vitality and their resistance to disease. Mangalitsa breed (Wooly pig) was formed after crossing domestic pigs with wild boar in late eighteenth century. Mangalitsa pig is called a pig fur, wool curly pig, the salmon pig or olive oil with four legs, a pig with curly hair etc. Mangalitsa breed is very resistant to harsh climatic conditions, very secured from disease and stress and at all claims for food and shelter. Mangalitsa pork meat is rich in fat, but cholesterol is less than ordinary pig. But it has a very tasty meat, wild boar like taste. It also called pig-salmon because it has a high content of unsaturated fatty acids like olive oil or fat salmon. Romanian farmers are now trying to recover the lost time and revitalize this breed by using newly created the Mangalitsa Pig Breeders Association.

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