The Relevance of Pig Breeds from North Eastern India towards Pork Production- A Review

Abstract

There are five indigenous pig breeds come from North East India, namely Ghungroo, NiangMegha, Doom, Tenyi Vo and Zovawk. Ghungroo breed matures early, produces more litter under organized farm conditions. Rani, Asha and Lumsniang are the Pig varieties released by ICAR by crossing Hamshire with Ghungroo and Niang Megha. It is established that there is wide genetic diversity among the native indigenous breeds. Analysis of cytochrome B gene in Ghungroo and SLC11A1gene in Doom pigs builds relationship with litter size and natural disease resistance respectively. Organic acid combination and Chayote meal have an influential effect on growth performances in Ghungroo and Zovawk pigs respectively. Skin fold in Ghungroo may sometime plays a predisposing factor for maggot infliction. Artificial Insemination is found to be successful in Ghungroo pig and is propagated to other breeds also. Doom breed is being shown as resistant to piglet diarrhea compared to other breeds.