Domestic Pig

called swine or hog.it is a large even-toed ungulate.it is variously considered as a subspecies of the wild boar or a distinct species. Its head plus body length ranges from 0.9 to 1.88m and the adult can weight between 50 to 350kg. The domestic pig is an omnivore like its wild relatives. Domestic pigs are farmed primarily for the consumption of their meat called the pork.the animals bones, hide and bristles are also used in commercial products. Domestic pigs especially the pot-bellied pig are sometimes kept as pets.Musa Mballow