Bengaluru: Godrej Agrovet Limited (Godrej Agrovet), a leading diversified agri-business company, today announced the launch of Godrej Pride Hog, a scientifically developed pig feed range designed to provide optimal nutrition at each stage of a pig’s lifecycle. The range includes Starter, Grower, and Finisher variants, ensuring balanced nutrition for better health, immunity, and growth.
As part of the launch, Godrej Agrovet organized a roundtable discussion in Guwahati to address preventive measures against African Swine Fever (ASF) and best practices for pig farm management. The event saw participation from industry experts, including Dr. Purnananda Konwar, General Manager, Assam Livestock and Poultry Corporation Ltd and Capt. (Dr.) A.Y. Rajendra, CEO, Animal Feed Business, Godrej Agrovet.
Commenting on the launch, Balram Singh Yadav, Managing Director, Godrej Agrovet said, “With half of the country’s ~9-million pig population located in the North East, pig farming is a vital source of livelihood for small and marginal farmers. In line with our commitment to uplift farming families, Pride Hog offers a high-quality, research-backed feed solution that enhances pig health, boosts immunity, and maximizes growth potential. We are confident it will contribute to improving farmer profitability and productivity.”
Since its first detection in 2020, ASF has posed significant challenges for pig farmers in the North East. This highly contagious viral disease affects domestic and wild pigs, causing severe economic consequences due to its high mortality rate.
