General Information

Species

Pig

Synonym

Mizo Local

Breeding Tract

Aizawl, Lunglei, Lawngtlai, Champhai, Saiha, Kolasib, Mamit (Mizoram)

Main Use

Pork And Manure

Comment On Main Use

Peoples Preference Of Meat From This Pig Is High

Origin

Indigenous. Literally,Zo Means Mizo And Vawk Means Pig

Herd Book Or Rigister Established

No

Breed Societies(If Any)

No

Adaptability To Environment

Well Adapted In Hilly Region

Morphology

Colour

Black. White Spot On The Forehead (Star), White Patches On Belly (Sometimes) And White Boot

Number Of Horns

0

Visible Characteristics

Erect Ears, Concave Snout, Pot Belly, Concave Top Line And Long Bristles On Mid-Line Are Characteristics Of The Zovawk Pig