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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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Antwi Farms - Providing various free research papers on swine diseases and regular updates.
Disease of Swine - Directory of links to information on many of the diseases in swine.
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Managing Pig Health and the Treatment of Disease - Practical manual providing detailed information on pigs, hogs, swine. This 600+ page book, written by Mike Muirhead and Tom Alexander is written in an easily understandable format and is aimed at everyone involved in swine production, from the farmer to the professional. Web site gives book contents and has an order form.
PigHealth.com - Provides information on Pig Health, Swine Diseases, Hog Welfare and Pork Safety. Has nearly 1000 articles and links on the subject matter and has a comprehensive book shop on pig topics.
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