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Pigs are ungulates native to Eurasia collectively grouped under the genus Sus within the Suidae family. They have been domesticated and raised as livestock by some peoples for meat (called pork) as well as for leather. Their bristly hairs are also traditionally used for brushes. Wild pigs continue to fill these functions in certain parts of the world.
Pigs are omnivores, which means that they consume both plants and animals. On a small farm, or in a large household, they can be fed kitchen scraps as part or all of their diet. In the wild, they are foraging animals. Pigs that are allowed to forage may be watched by swineherds. Because of their foraging abilities and excellent sense of smell, they are used to find truffles in many European countries. They are also fattened to be eaten as ham and other types of meat, such as bacon.
Pigs are highly trainable animals, and some, such as the Asian pot-bellied pig, are kept as pets. A litter of piglets typically contains between 6 and 12 animals. Occasionally, in captivity, pigs may eat their own young.
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Suidae :: Artiodactyla
Wow Justin Beiber has swine flu! Anyway watching top gear, the best car for a 17 yr old!
RockyBoc (J) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:14:57 -0000
Wow Justin Beiber has swine flu! Anyway watching top gear, the best car for a 17 yr old!
i have a sore throat and it's not from getting healthcare shoved down it ?? and a ill feeling a bit of swine flu oh joy a f obama to that
KENJN10 (KEN NEWELL) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:14:49 -0000
i have a sore throat and it's not from getting healthcare shoved down it ?? and a ill feeling a bit of swine flu oh joy a f obama to that
RT @Lynn6695: @Happysodme Love it and squashing kittens under our boots@u swine i was only joking how could u harm a poor pussy :)x hugs
Happysodme (Scouse dave) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:14:44 -0000
RT @Lynn6695: @Happysodme Love it and squashing kittens under our boots@u swine i was only joking how could u harm a poor pussy :)x hugs
Swine Flu is trending again?
rawrdoesnttweet (Chandra Pepino) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:14:44 -0000
Swine Flu is trending again?
I'm sick! Feels like a head cold but just to be safe, I will be eating some pork BBQ to prevent the swine flu.
ResideCharlotte (Jonathan Osman) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:14:38 -0000
I'm sick! Feels like a head cold but just to be safe, I will be eating some pork BBQ to prevent the swine flu.
@dinarmighty iya ckck tenang key gue masih di sini kok :') huhuhu gue takut key kena swine flu juga
aliikaaa (alika putri) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:14:31 -0000
@dinarmighty iya ckck tenang key gue masih di sini kok :') huhuhu gue takut key kena swine flu juga
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Cytogenetic Map of the Pig - Features drawings of genes and markers mapped on chromosome, and a listing of mapped genes and genetic markers .
Pig Expressed Sequence Tags - Searchable database of pig reproduction ESTs . Includes summary tables and related resources.
Meta Description: [ Pig Expressed Sequence Tags database -- Pig Reproduction ESTs Development of Resources for Functional genomes in the Pig ]
Pig Genome Mapping - Searchable genome databases of Sus scrofa. Includes loci, genes, markers, clones, and libraries.
Swine Genetics Handbook - Topics range from economic impact of genetic improvement through inbreeding, multiple trait selection and crossbreeding systems.
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U.S. Pig Gene Mapping - Coordination program for swine gene mapping. Features a range of detail including linkage and physical maps, databases, activities, and education.
Meta Description: [ U.S. National Livestock Genome Program - Bioinformatics Coordination ]
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