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 ...

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 ...

COLUMBIA, Mo., Dec. 8 (UPI) --Researchers at the University of Missouri have developed a pig breed resistant to an incurable disease currently costing farmers $660 million annually. Swine infected by ...

Science can do a lot of cool things through genetics, like study diseases, create new plants, and improve food quality and production. Now, scientists in China are using the same cutting-edge methods ...

Scientists at a genomics institute in China have found a way to breed “teacup” pigs — small pets that are becoming a modern day accessory. BGI, a company based in the southern city of Shenzhen, ...

Animals reared in natural, outdoor conditions without nasty modern drugs yield healthier meat, right? Not necessarily. Receive a weekly dose of discovery in your inbox! We'll also keep you up to date ...

BREEDING AND SHOWING THESE HOGS. ARE YOU CUTE? YEAH. YOU’RE CUTE. DOROTHY AND ELPHABA ARE NOT ONLY CUTE, BUT A RARE BREED IN NORTH AMERICA. THEY ARE MASON PIGS IMPORTED FROM CHINA WITH A NAME THAT ...

With everything ‘80s making a comeback, the perm could be next—but as usual, animals are way ahead of us. Many domestic animals, such as pigs, horses, and chickens, have been bred to sport wavy locks.