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Observations were made in several Mangalitsa farm from Hungary and Romania on Red, Blonde and Swallowbellied varieties. Body measurements were performed on a total of 175 individuals of Mangalitsa and Mangalitsa x Duroc hybrids. There are differences in physical development among Mangalitsa varieties: blond variety has the best body development followed by red and swallow-bellied varieties. The average body weight for Mangalitsa pigs was 109.03±1.4 kg and the thoracic perimeter 115.18±0.95 cm. Results obtained indicate that body development of Mangalitsa pigs from Hungary area, are close to the breed standard. In average height at withers was 65.87±2.09 cm, while height at back was 72.59±1.2 cm. Low coefficient of variation for both measurements (CV%=1.83 for withers heigh and 1.52% for back height) indicate that pigs populations in which measurements were made are very homogeneous. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this research was to characterize Red Mangalitsa breed population from Romania in order to include into the germoplasm preservation program. For this purpose we have chosen genetic characterization by individual fingerprinting using 14 microsatellite markers and also biochemical characterization of carcass quality by fatty acid level determination. Microsatellite markers helped us to characterize the population and give scientific basis for management practices. The fatty acid determination has indicated a higher level of polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially linoleic acid and a higher ratio P/S (polyunsaturated fatty acids / saturated fatty acids). These results confirm than population analyzed has characteristics of Red Mangalitsa and could be use to long germoplasm preservation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]