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Pigs That Look Like Sheep

Boris the Lincolnshire Curly Coat Pig

— July 29, 2008 — Eco
I love this creature, who incidentally is named Boris. He is in fact a pig in sheep's clothing. Is he trendworthy? He is very cool, and very random and darn well worth a mention!

Looking like a sheep this chap is in fact the first Lincolnshire Curly Coat pig in Britain for 37 years. The farmer that owns him hopes this will start a trend for this breed - the hardiest of all pigs and strange looking animals. This breed of pig is considered so hardy, in fact, they were exported to Hungary because they could deal with the harsh winters.

So in fact it is a green trend - where bringing back old breeds is a good thing environmentally and not just so we can look at strange looking animals!
Trend Themes
1. Bringing Back Old Breeds - Opportunity for farmers to reintroduce old and hardy pig breeds, such as the Lincolnshire Curly Coat pig, in a green trend to promote environmental sustainability.
2. Strange Looking Animals - Potential for showcasing and promoting unique and unusual animal breeds, like the Lincolnshire Curly Coat pig, to attract attention and generate interest among animal enthusiasts.
3. Exporting Resilient Pig Breeds - Disruptive opportunity for farmers to export hardy pig breeds, like the Lincolnshire Curly Coat pig, to regions with harsh climates, such as Hungary, as a solution to withstand challenging environments.
Industry Implications
1. Agriculture - Agricultural industry can benefit from reintroducing and promoting rare and hardy pig breeds, like the Lincolnshire Curly Coat pig, to diversify livestock and contribute to sustainable farming practices.
2. Animal Husbandry - Animal husbandry industry can explore the market potential of unique and visually appealing animal breeds, such as the Lincolnshire Curly Coat pig, to cater to niche consumer demand and attract animal enthusiasts.
3. Livestock Exportation - Livestock exporting industry can explore opportunities to export hardy and adaptable pig breeds, like the Lincolnshire Curly Coat pig, to regions with harsh climates, enabling the establishment of resilient pig farming systems.
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