Choosing a breeding animal of any species can seem overwhelming if you don’t know what to look for. Choosing a gilt that you intend to breed is no different. I’m here to guide you through the process ...

An Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station study showed female pigs had better reproductive health when placed on a slow-growth diet before being bred. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Borrowing a page from the ...

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a gene edit used to create pigs resistant to Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome, or PRRS. The Pig Improvement Co., a subsidiary of Genus PLC, ...

On this week's podcast we talk with Nikki Barr, a Kettle Range Meats employee and young farmer. Along the way, we explore the unique qualities of Kunekune hogs, the challenges and joys of raising pigs ...

BEIJING (Reuters) - One of China's top pig farming companies imported 906 breeding pigs from Denmark this week, China's customs said on Wednesday, in the first import of live pigs in a year. The ...

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 ...

Cantina Laredo Chef Espinoza will be competing at Cochon555, a "swine-centric competition" that supports family farmers and raises awareness about heritage-breed pigs. "It educates a lot of consumers, ...