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The exotic breed of pig widely used for upgrading desi pigs in India is:
- Berkshire
- Landrace
- Large White Yorkshire (LWY) ✓ Correct
- Middle White Yorkshire (MWY)
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Large White Yorkshire (LWY)
From the notes: Large White Yorkshire (LWY) is the exotic pig breed most widely used for upgrading desi/non-descript pigs in India.
Pig Breeds Mentioned in the Notes
Indian Pig Breeds
- Ghoongroo
- Niang Megha
- Doom
Exotic Pig Breeds
- LWY (Large White Yorkshire): Most widely used for upgrading desi pigs ✔
- Landrace: Long body, bacon type, good litter size
- Berkshire: Black with white points, good meat quality
Chromosome Number
Cat, Pig: 2N = 38 (Table 1 from notes)
Breeding Policy for Pig
Inbred lines are mainly used for commercial production in pig and poultry to exploit heterosis. Diallele crosses are generally made in swine and poultry.
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