Specipig, in collaboration with the Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology (IRTA) and Semen Cardona, has developed an exclusive genetic breed of miniature pigs, under the brand Specipig®. The breed is expected to be fully completed by the end of 2020.
Their average weight is at 6 months 13-17 kg and at 12 months 25-30 kg. Their adult weight is in average 35 kg.
| Efficacy of miniature porcine species in biomedical research, Gutierrez et Al 2015 (table extract) | |||||
| Parameter | Specipig | Yucatan | Gottingen | Hanford | Sinclair/ - Minnesota |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult body size (Kg) | 47 | 70–83 | 45 | 80 - 95 | 55 - 70 |
| Average litter size | 5.5 | 6.0 | 6.5 | 6.7 | 7.2 |
| Age to puberty (months) | 4 -6 | 4 -6 | 3 -5 | 4 -6 | 4 -6 |
| Genetic background | Outbred | Purebred | Outbred | Outbred | Outbred |