Metabolic profile of Zovawk Pigs of Mizoram, India

Pig rearing is a tradition in Mizoram, India. The indigenous pig of Mizoram is locally known as 'Zovawk'. It is reared by Mizo community for pork and manure purpose. The animals are black and white spot on forehead, white patches on the belly and white boots. These are small sized animals with an average body weight of 54 Kg in case of male and 59 Kg in case of female. Zovawk is very popular amongst the pig farmers in the state for its ability to sustain in low input system This book give an overview of different haematological and biochemical parameters of Zovawk pigs.

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Dr. Hemen Das is currently working as Assistant professor in College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Selesih, Mizoram (India). His area of research interest is molecular biolgy.