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 ...

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 ...

Alice Karaya is counting down the days till she can reap from her newly established pig unit at her farm in Kieni Constituency. Ms Karaya has 14 five-month old piglets and four adult pigs; three sows ...

WASHINGTON, Maine (AP) — Susan Frank and her dogs spend their days shepherding hairy, black pigs with names like Bacon, Pork Chop and Yummy around a chunk of Maine woods. Her farm, which raises and ...

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 ...

After selecting a suitable farm land, it is very important to select proper pig breeds/piglets. Because, profitability from pig farming in Nigeria mostly depends on selecting proper piglets. You can ...

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 ...

Pig farmer Elly Ochieng tends to his pigs at his piggery in Nyangoma Kogello village, Siaya County. [Kepher Otieno, Standard] Elly Ochieng', 48, is busy cleaning the piggery in Kogello village, Siaya ...

WAYNESBORO, Va. (AP) — 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.

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 ...