Swine Genetic Resources of India

2017·7.1 MB·English

by  Santanu Banik

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SWINE GENETIC
RESOURCES OF INDIA
Santanu Banik
Soumen Naskar
R S Gandhi
ICAR
Indian Council of Agricultural Research
New Delhi
Digitized by the Internet Archive
in 2018
https://archive.org/details/isbn_9788171641710
Swine Genetic
Resources of India
Santanu Banik
Soumen Naskar
R S Gandhi
ICAR
Published by
Directorate of Knowledge Management in Agriculture
Indian Council of Agricultural Research
New Delhi 110012
PRINTED : DECEMBER 2017
Project Director (DKMA) Dr S.K. Singh
Incharge (English Editorial Unit) Dr Aruna T. Kumar
Chief Production Officer : DrV.K. Bharti
Assistant Chief Technical Officer Punit Bhasin
(Production)
All rights reserved
© 2017, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi
ISBN: 978-81-7164-171-0
Price: ?500
Printed by Dr S.K. Singh, Project Director, Directorate of Knowledge Management in Agriculture; lasertypeset at
M/s Dot & Design, 208, Reshabshree House, Ranjeet Nagar Comm. Complex, New Delhi 110008 and printed
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PREFACE
A
lthough piggery contributes substantially to the nutritional and
livelihood security of the countrymen, notably rural poor of socio¬
economically deprived section and womenfolk, yet their role in progressive
agriculture has not been captured at appropriate scale. Academically, it can
be gauged by the fact that not a single reference book is available that deals
with swine genetic resources of India extensively. The book catalogues the
veritable goldmine of pig germplasm available in the country that shall
serve as a ready-reckoner for those engaged in evaluation, characterization
and conservation of indigenous germplasm. The potential of pig genetic
resources of the county and their efficient use for breeding program and
conservation strategies are delineated.
The production scenario, in-depth description of indigenous pig
germplasm, evaluation and characterization of indigenous pig genetic
resources, experiences of experimentation with the exotic breeds of pigs in
India, chronicle of piggery development programmes and description of the
developed crossbreds are included with emphasize on selection and
breeding strategies for genetic improvement of pigs in India.
Eighteen varieties of indigenous pigs have been identified based on
physical attributes and geographical distribution. Out of these, only three
have so far been registered as distinct pig breed. The remaining 15 varities
equally holds the promise to be registered as possible pig breeds of the
country.
Illustrated or well-documented history of genetic improvement of pigs
of the country using exotic pigs is grossly missing. The piggery development
programmes carried out by different organizations e.g. Central Government,
State Government, Research Institutions and other stakeholders are presented
chronologically. Output of different genetic improvement programmes in
the form of development of different synthetic and crossbred pigs and their
impact are discussed. Finally, an outline of selection and breeding strategies
for genetic improvement of pigs for the country in specific is presented. It
equally focuses on the conservation strategies for the identified indigenous
pig varities and breeds.
We believe that the book will serve as a ready-reference for the
graduate and post graduate students of Animal and Veterinary Science,
researchers, policy planers, personnel of line departments engaged in
piggery development and NGOs. Farmers and entrepreneurs involved in
pig and pork production will also find the book equally useful.
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CONTENTS
Chapters Page No.
Preface in
SECTION-I: PRODUCTION SCENARIO AND GENETIC RESOURCES
1. Pig Production Scenario in India 3
2. Indigenous Pig Germplasm of India 11
3. Evaluation and Characterization of Indigenous Pig Genetic Resources 42
SECTION-II: GENETIC IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMMES
4. Exotic Pig Breeds Used in India 49
5. Piggery Development Programmes in India 56
6. Crossbred Pigs Developed in India 64
SECTION-III: STRATEGIES FOR GENETIC IMPROVEMENT
7. Selection and Breeding Strategies for Pig 73
8. Conservation Strategies 81
9. An Outline for Piggery Development in India 87
Annexures
Annexure-I: Pig-Systematics and Evolution 93
Annexure-U: Pigmy Hog 97
Annexure-III: Breed Descriptor for Registration of Pigs 98
Annexure-IV: History Sheet for Male Pig 102
Annexure-V: History Sheet for Female Pig 104
References 106

SECTION-I
Production Scenario and
Genetic Resources
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