BERWICK, Maine — You never know what might show up at Hackmatack Farm. Most recently it was the last remaining breed of long-haired pig, a breed that nearly disappeared from the face of the Earth in ...

Young genetically altered pigs walk past a ball in their pens at the Revivicor research farm in Blacksburg, Virginia on November 20, 2024 - Copyright AFP Andrew ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Farmer Clay Trainum whistled at a group of young boars from a distance, urging them to greet him on a recent afternoon at Autumn Olive Farms on the outskirts of Waynesboro. “Come on, boys,” he ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. — Today is Earth Day, ...

HAPPY AS A PIG IN MUD: Buncombe County Farm manager Don Collins cares for 18 pigs, who are all adoptable via Asheville Humane Society, at the county's barn in Black Mountain. Tiny tusks are visible on ...

According to livestock experts, there are over 100 breeds of pig in the world. However, in Kenya, farmers concentrate on four major breeds, which do well in the market. The breeds include the: Large ...