From heat to invasive species, hardy heritage animal breeds can handle weather extremes that commercial breeds would be ...

On a farm in the southern US state of Virginia, David Ayares and his research teams are breeding genetically modified pigs to transplant their organs into human patients. Dave Ayares, President ...

The three main breeds kept at Gaetti Happy Pigs Farm are the Large White, Landrace and Duroc. The pigs are slaughtered for sale as pork at average 5.5 to six months with a maturity weight of 100 ...

Maisy gave birth to eight adorable Kunekunes on Wednesday morning (Image: Everlong Farm) A Kunekune pig is a small breed of domestic pig from New Zealand. Their colour ranges from black and white to ...

In Bugesera, Niyoyita has become the focal point of pig farming, with locals coming to her not only for jobs but also to breed and get startup pigs to start their own farms. "Here in Bugesera ...

1. There are 11 native British pig breeds and all of them are at risk of extinction according to the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. Most pork and bacon comes from cross-bred hybrid pigs which started ...

The farm's animals include rare breed pigs Now, she starts the day by feeding the livestock, including her rare breed pigs. "I really enjoy this breed. They've got such a nice temperament," she said.

The Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) has announced the keynote speakers for its 2025 Scotland Native Breeds Conference, taking place on 2025 ...