Mali
An indigenous pig of Tripura reared by tribal households, valued for hardiness and its ability to thrive with almost no purchased feed.
Mali
Physical Characteristics
- Colour: black, or black with white patches on the body
- Medium body with a long snout and erect ears
- Straight back with a coarse bristle coat
- Adult weight: 45–60 kg
Benefits for Farmers
Adapted to the hot, humid climate of Tripura
Reared entirely on kitchen waste and local greens
Good disease resistance under village management
Reliable income source for tribal families
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Breed Profile
- Species
- Pig
- Utility
- Meat
- Home Tract
- West Tripura, Dhalai and North Tripura
- Found In
- Tripura
- Yield
- Litter size 6–8 piglets
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