I’ve always had a special fondness for guinea pigs. Since childhood, these charming little animals have been my trusted companions, filling my days with their endearing antics, cheerful vocalizations ...

MILFORD, Neb. (KOLN) - At Anchor Meadow Farm, visitors will find pigs with upturned snouts, bristly hair and wattles hanging from their necks. This unique breed didn’t originate in Nebraska. A New ...

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 ...

The modern pig in breeding herds around the world has been managed to reach some of the highest levels of reproductive ...

Peru is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the genetically modified guinea pig that appears on menus across the country. Developed in 2004 by the National Institute of Agrarian Innovation, this breed ...

A genomics institute in China plans to bring a brand new kind of pet into the world -- customizable mini-pigs. Freelancer Michael Franco writes about the serious and silly sides of science and ...