Zovawk: An Indigenous Pig Breed of Mizora

Zovawk is a widely distributed indigenous pig of Mizoram. The pig is with a black colour coat with a white spot on the forehead. It is a small sized pig weighing 54-59 Kg. This pig is well adapted to the local weather conditions and hilly terrain of the region. Local people believe that the meat of Zovawk pig has medicinal properties. The total indigenous pig population in Mizoram is around 32000 as per the 19th livestock census. Only limited literature is available about this local pig of Mizoram. This article highlights the importance of Zovawk in the swine husbandry of Mizoram.