earth1d
Selective breeding has dramatically sped up the evolution of pigs
German pig skulls changed significantly due to selective breeding. Scientists found shorter snouts and flatter foreheads in ...
Archaeology2d
On the Origin of the Pork Taboo
By 1600 b.c., less than one in 20 bones found at sites in the Levant typically come from pigs, and most of those appear to be ...
Medindia1d
FDA Approves First Human Trials for Pig Kidney Transplants
The FDA has given approval for the first clinical trials of pig kidney transplants in humans, representing a significant ...
AgWeb3y
High-Rise Piggeries: What China’s Pork Industry Transformation Means to U.S. Farmers
Each floor is a self-contained unit. He notes that one company is producing more than 30 million pigs a year – that is equal to more than 21% of the U.S. pig crop in 2020. Prior to 1995 ...