Exotic Pig Breed for Upgrading Desi Pigs

The exotic breed of pig widely used for upgrading desi pigs in India is:

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.