Ghungroo
Also known as: Ghoongroo
The best documented indigenous pig breed of India, known for a bulldog-like face and outstanding performance under low-input backyard conditions.
Ghungroo
Physical Characteristics
- Colour: black, sometimes with white markings on the legs
- Distinctive "bull dog" face — short, wrinkled snout with a broad head
- Medium body with short legs and a well developed underline
- Adult weight: 65–75 kg (female), 80–90 kg (male)
Benefits for Farmers
Excellent prolificacy and mothering ability with low piglet mortality
Performs well on kitchen waste and local feed — very low input cost
Highly disease resistant compared to exotic breeds
Two farrowings a year gives fast, repeated income
Improve your herd with Ghungroo genetics
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Breed Profile
- Species
- Pig
- Utility
- Meat
- Home Tract
- Jalpaiguri, Coochbehar, Darjeeling terai and the adjoining Assam belt
- Found In
- West Bengal Assam Bihar
- Yield
- Litter size 6–12 piglets; two farrowings per year
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