Meat

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

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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