Farm animal domestic breeds are recognized for their economic, social and cultural value (DEFRA, 2006). Traditional characterization of breeds by phenotypic attributes can now be complemented with ...

In the wake of World War II, the rise of industrial agriculture fundamentally changed the world of meat production. Large-scale operations prioritized a few specialized pig breeds, optimized for ...

Get started here and learn all about how to breed pigs and about the pigs mating process. Keep your pig populations healthy by paying close attention and caring for your animals. In a previous article ...

Gene-edited pigs have important value in both agricultural and biomedical applications. However, there are still some areas that need to be improved in the process of generation of gene-edited pigs: ...

Everything you need to know to successfully raise pigs on your homestead. Feeding, breeding, selecting a pig breed, raising piglets, marketing and more pig farming 101. Pat Imig, her husband (Richard) ...

Domestic pigs reproduce through a breeding process that is closely managed on farms around the world. During mating, a male pig, known as a boar, mounts the female, called a sow, in a behavior driven ...

Well-muscled and hairy, Ole is 300 kilos (more than 660 pounds) of uncastrated boarhood. The fine specimen of a purebred Swabian-Hall stud pig works at his farm's "Eros Center" breeding area, helping ...