The Celtic pig () is a breed of pig native to the autonomous community of Galicia in north-western Spain.
History Though they were relatively common until the early 20th century, Celtic pigs had nearly disappeared by 1980s. The breed is recovering and there are now more than 2 500 purebred sows.
Characteristics Celtic pigs grow more slowly and develop more fat than modern breeds like the Large White, making them less well-suited to intensive commercial meat production, but ideal for the creation of cured pork products.
Livestock census YearSowsBoarsTotal20092 6431 7514 39420102 6871 7874 47420112 5871 8894 47620122 6841 9074 59120132 6341 6684 30220142 5321 5964 128
References
External links http://www.porcocelta.info . Sistema Nacional de Información, Aplicación ARCA , Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Environment . Galician legislation ORDE do 27 de setembro de 2000 pola que se aproba a regulamentación específica do Libro Xenealóxico da Raza Porcina Celta DOG nº 205 .