How Chinese Farmers Transport and Process Wild Boar Meat
Greetings. You know, globally no country consumes more wild boar meat than China, with a total consumption of 44 million tons per year. How do Chinese farmers transport millions of wild boars to food factories? How do food factories handle these thousands of wild boars? Let's explore wild boar farms in China with Trending Farm right now.
Around 6600 BC, wild boars were first domesticated in China. After about 5,000 years of evolution and adaptation to many different environments, wild boars bring important economic and cultural value to local people. They have brown or black fur, an erect mane along the spine, and a muzzle and long pointed ears. Adult pigs are about 1.4 to 1.8 meters long and weigh about 132 to 286 pounds.
Initially, wild boars lived mainly in the wild, destroying crops and causing a lot of property damage to farmers. To control this situation, the Chinese government has applied measures to encourage pig farming according to the barn model and control grazing areas. How to raise wild pigs varies depending on the region and conditions of each household, but most farmers choose to combine free grazing outdoors and in mountainous areas. They prepare spacious grazing areas and take measures to ensure the herd is not lost. The barn is built simply and compactly, with brick walls or just a roof and surrounding mesh, focusing on a cool and well lit space, while providing a variety of food for wild boars during the process Breed. Along with that, Chinese farmers focus on providing diverse food sources for wild pigs during the breeding process. We will clarify specifically about their nutrition in the next part of the video. Like the video and follow Trending Farm's journey.
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As you know, wild boars are omnivores, they have diverse nutritional needs for protein, fat, fiber, vitamins and minerals. To ensure optimal nutrition, farm owners provide food for wild pigs in groups: green food, concentrate food and supplementary food. These food groups are provided in rations for each stage of wild boar development. On average, an adult wild boar needs about 4.4 to 5.5 pounds of food/day. Meanwhile, 1 to 2 month old wild boar only needs about 1.1 to 2.2 pounds of food/day. Farmers will monitor the absorption process and feeding frequency of wild boars to adjust the dosage most suitable for each herd.
Additionally, as provided above, feral pigs will be free to graze outdoors most of the time. Therefore, about 60% of their food intake comes from free foraging activities. This is also being balanced by experts to come up with the most appropriate wild boar care plans in the farm environment.
Have you ever wondered about the Food regime for wild boar growth, so what about the way to grow the number of wild boar herds on the farm? If the answer is yes, the next few minutes of the video will help you answer. Maintaining and increasing the number of herds on the farm largely comes from the breeding and reproduction process of mother wild boars. On average, wild boars are pregnant for about 108 to 120 days, equivalent to about 3 and a half to 4 months. The sow will then give birth, mainly at night or in the early morning. Their birth process takes place relatively quickly, usually only about 2 to 3 hours. Normally, sows will give birth to 6 to 12 piglets. Baby wild boars can walk on their own and drink breast milk immediately after birth. During this process, farmers will monitor and provide clean cage space for mother pigs and piglets. Baby wild boar will continue to nurse for about 4 to 6 weeks of age and gradually become more independent. Adult wild boars often form herds, consisting of many sows and their offspring. The piglets will learn from each of the adult sows in the herd and develop the skills needed to survive. They will continue the reproductive cycle when they are 6 to 8 months old. You can see, humans almost do not need to intervene too deeply in the reproductive process of wild boars. Share the video to receive more luck.
Transporting wild boar to storage facilities or food factories in China is permitted by the government. Trapping and transporting wild boars helps people offset losses and control related costs. Most feral pigs will be trapped in grazing areas and then transferred from the traps onto trailers to be taken to the food plant.
Farmers often use trailers with sliding doors 36 inches wide and 27 inches high, secured with latches until ready to open. When loading pigs, the driver backs the car close to the sliding door to prevent the pigs from escaping. After alignment, open the sliding door so the pig can crawl into the trailer. One farmer shared that wild boars often load faster when standing 10 to 20 feet away from the trap on the opposite side. After the last pig enters the trailer, quickly close the door. This is usually done early in the morning to reduce stress on the pigs. Wild boar will be sold within 7 days after loading onto the trailer to ensure the best meat quality. On average, wild boar when harvested will reach a weight of about 176 to 330 pounds. They range in price from $10 to $15 per pound for different types of meat. For details on how to handle and process wild boar meat, please join us in watching the next part of the video.
Curing wild boar meat is a process aimed at maximizing its value. After being transported to food processing facilities, the first step is to skin the pig. The worker begins by making an incision from between the front legs to the shoulder, then in a straight line up the leg and around the torso. Continue repeating the process on the other side. Once the skin around the legs and abdomen loosened, workers carefully cut the skin away from the body, including the head.
Next, workers remove the internal organs by cutting from below the pelvis up to the neck. They then cut along the chest to separate the front shoulders and remove excess fat. Continue cutting along the spine to get the tenderloin, the most valuable part of the wild boar, and separate the pig's feet. Finally, the meat is washed and preserved before being distributed to consumers.
Wild boar meat has high nutritional value, rich in protein, B vitamins, iron and zinc, helping to strengthen the immune system and support body development. In China, wild boar meat is processed into many delicious and nutritious dishes. Popular dishes include grilled wild boar, stewed with Chinese herbs and stir-fried vegetables. To maintain its nutritional value, meat is usually cooked thoroughly without losing its natural flavor. Diverse and sophisticated processing methods not only enhance the flavor but also preserve the valuable nutrients of wild boar meat.
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