Pork, known for its taste and texture, is one of the most sought-after meats. It is widely consumed by people around the world, except for a few religious taboos. Pig rearing, the starting point of pork production, is widely acclaimed to be one of the highly profitable livestock options. In spite of its various perks, pig and pork production is often plagued by its own array of disadvantages such as their role in the transmission of various zoonotic diseases and transboundary diseases.
Kandhan Srinivas
ICAR-Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya (793 103), India
Chendu B. Prasad
G. Bhuvana Priya
College of Agriculture, Central Agriculture University (Imphal), Kyrdemkulai, Meghalaya (793 104), India
A. Arun Prince Milton*
Samir Das
Sandeep Ghatak
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