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Endangerment level of Shengxian spotted pig

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The Shengxian spotted pig is a livestock unique to Shengxian County, Shengzhou City, Zhejiang Province, and is also one of the important local breeds in China. Due to the gradual formation of unique genetic genes and good quality characteristics during the long-term agricultural production process, as well as strong adaptability and disease resistance, it has extremely high economic and cultural value in the local area.

Endangered level of Shengxian spotted pig

However, due to various reasons such as environmental pollution, unreasonable breeding methods, and changes in market demand, Shengxian spotted pigs are already facing the danger of being endangered. situation. At present, the Shengxian spotted pig is listed as a national second-level protected animal. Scientific research and protection measures need to be strengthened, efforts should be made to promote its protection and utilization, and the public's awareness and understanding of ecological protection and cultural inheritance should be improved.