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About Bengali Brown Shanna PigsAbout Bengali Brown Shanna Pigs



Bengali Brown Shannaj pig is a traditional breed of pig that is native to the region of Bengal, India. They are known for their hardiness, adaptability and ability to forage for food in the wild. Bengali Brown Shannaj pigs have a brown coat, a large body, and a broad snout. They are known for their meat which is considered to be more flavorful and tender than commercial breeds. The breed is also known to be efficient in converting feed into meat, which makes them good for smallholder farmers and low input systems. They are known to be resistant to many of the diseases that plague commercial pigs and well suited to the hot, humid climate of India and Bangladesh. The breed is also known to be docile and easy to handle, which makes them popular among farmers.