Growth performance of local pig breeds – analytical review in the project TREASURE

evaluate performance and growth potential of local pig breeds involved in H2020 project TREASURE (www.treasure.kis.si), data on average daily gain (ADG) was collected from the literature. Average growth rates reported for local pig breeds are generally lower than those of modern, selected breeds used in intensive farming. In the postnatal phase (lactation), ADG of local pig breeds is comparable with values of modern breeds (217±47 g/day); however it should be noted that lactation is longer (47.2±9.9 days) and birthweight lower (1.2±0.2 kg). The reported ADG in the growing phase (