Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a new suite of statistical methods that dramatically improves the ability to pinpoint DNA changes responsible for important traits in ...

Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a new suite of statistical methods that dramatically improves the ability to pinpoint ...

Producer Guy King has doubled sow numbers from 500 to 1,000, and the 2023 Farmers Weekly Pig Farmer of the Year is now ...

Heritage breed pigs promote sustainable agriculture and biodiversity, offering a quality alternative to industrialized meat.

Lansing — About a month before his fiery testimony against the state's Department of Natural Resources, conservative rocker Ted Nugent beat the agency in court on allegations that he was illegally ...

Tim Andrews, 67, lived with a genetically modified organ longer than any other recipient. By Emily Anthes Surgeons removed a genetically modified pig kidney from a 67-year-old man last week, nearly ...

In modern swine production, sow conformation remains an industry-wide challenge. Good feet and leg structure promotes longevity in the breeding herd with fewer welfare problems. Traditionally, ...

U.S. hog and pig inventory totaled 74.5 million head as of Sept. 1, down 1% from the previous year, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Of the total, 68.5 million were ...

Deputies in Lee County, Florida, responded to an unusual call on September 4: a wild boar had smashed through a sliding glass door and was rampaging inside the home. Unfortunately for the responding ...