General Information

Species

Pig

Synonym

Meghalya Local, Khasi Local

Breeding Tract

Meghalaya (Meghalaya)

Comment On Breeding Tract

The Breeding Tract Consists Of Mostly The Khasi, Garo And Jayantia Mountain Ranges Full Of Peaks.

Main Use

Pork, Bristle & Manure

Origin

Breed Is Known Since Time Immemorial. Breed Name Is Associated With The Name Of Dwelling Tribe

Herd Book Or Rigister Established

No

Breed Societies(If Any)

No

Adaptability To Environment

Adapted To Hilly Terrain Of Meghalaya State

Morphology

Colour

Black, Star Shaped White Patches At Forehead And Sometimes Hock Joint

Number Of Horns

0

Visible Characteristics

Snout-Medium Tapering Partially White At Nostril, Bristle-Long On Midline, Uniformly Other Places,Hoof Placement- Partial, Top Line-Straight In Male, Concave In Female, 4-6 Pairs Of Mid Ventral Teats.