Tenyi Vo
Origin: Nagaland, Northeast India. Raised by the Angami Naga tribe.
Colour / Look: Black body with a compact, stocky build. Short legs and a round body.
Body Weight: Adult boar: 40-65 kg. Adult sow: 35-55 kg.
Purpose: Pork production for Naga tribal communities. Used in feasts, festivals, and social ceremonies.
Key Features: Extremely hardy - survives in the cool, mountainous terrain of Nagaland. Forages for food independently. Strong disease resistance. Deep cultural importance to Angami tribe. Lean yet flavourful meat.
ICAR Guidance: ICAR recognises Tenyi Vo as part of the rich livestock biodiversity of Northeast India. It is included in the NBAGR breed registry. Conservation of this breed supports tribal livelihoods and food security.

