Directory of Pigs Resources

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• Breeds of Livestock - Swine Breeds

  http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/swine/
  Comprehensive site with information on more than thirty subspecies of pig from the American Landrace to Wuzhishan.

• Hog Production: Modern Methods of an Ancient Task

  http://epe.lac-bac.gc.ca/100/205/301/ic/cdc/hog/
  Offers a virtual journey through all three stages of the hog production process, the farrowing barn, the nursery barn, and the finishing barn.

• How Pigs are Raised

  http://www.saskpork.com/images/File/2013-How%20Pigs%20are%20Raised%20-%20Sask.pdf
  Presents animal care facts and information about the hog industry in Saskatchewan, Canada. Includes photographs. [PDF file]

• North American Potbellied Pig Association

  http://www.petpigs.com/
  Gives information about pig care, and has kid's section.

• PIGS a Sanctuary

  http://www.pigs.org/
  Information on pigs, potbelly pigs, potbellied pigs, animal rescue and the sanctuary.

• St. Louis Zoo: Babirusa

  http://www.stlzoo.org/animals/abouttheanimals/mammals/hoofedmammals/babirusa/
  Find out about its habitat, geographical range, physical characteristics, family tree and reproduction.

• Sus Scrofa

  http://animaldiversity.org/site/accounts/information/Sus_scrofa.html
  Describes the range, physical characteristics, habits, and economic impact of the most common species.

• The Joy of Pigs

  http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/the-joy-of-pigs/introduction/2123/
  Learn about pigs, how to keep them as pets, and pigs around the world.

 

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