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Antimicrobial Use Decreasing in Danish Pigs
2015-10-09 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
DENMARK - Antimicrobial use in Danish animals decreased in 2014, due mainly to decreased consumption in the pig production.
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Researchers Explore Genomics to Identify Resilient Pigs
2015-10-09 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
CANADA - Researchers working on behalf of Swine Innovation Porc are attempting to harness genomics to allow the selection of breeding stock based on their ability to with withstand a range of diseases and combinations of diseases, writes Bruce Cochrane.
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Environmental essentials: How to keep pigs comfortable through weaning
2015-10-07 21:22:00| National Hog Farmer
Source: Purina A pigs environment can be a deciding factor in long-term productivity. By providing quality water, nutrition and air, weaned pigs have a greater potential to transition smoothly through weaning and reach the finish line. read more
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Government Proposes TB Infected Pigs be Compulsorily Slaughtered
2015-10-07 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
UK - The UK Government is proposing the compulsory slaughter of pigs infected with TB. Producers will probably receive compensation, but they may be better off seeking a licence direct to slaughter, according to the NPA.
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Pet micro pigs? Chinese biotech firm says it will sell very small swine
2015-10-05 15:20:54| Biotech - Topix.net
Have you been pining for a "teacup" pig but worried that the supposedly petite porcine pet might grow as big as your bathtub? A Chinese biotech firm says it now has the answer: a genetically modified swine that tops out around 33 pounds. BGI, a company based in the southern city of Shenzhen that is known for its work sequencing human, plant and animal DNA, recently announced that it intends to start selling $1,600 miniature pigs that it initially created as laboratory models for studying human ailments.
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