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FDA approves genetically-engineered GalSafe pigs for food and medical uses
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a first-of-its-kind intentional genomic alteration (IGA) in a line of domestic pigs, referred to as GalSafe pigs, which may be used for food or human therapeutics. This is the first IGA in…
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Pig health starts in the pen
A study from the US Department of Agriculture looked at several different types of pens and how they affect pig health, growth and wellbeing
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Pork research cluster gets additional funding
New research will address the issue of sow housing and improved living conditions for both sows and piglets
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DuBreton pledges to raise more crate-free pigs
The Quebec pork producer plans to raise 300,000 more crate-free pigs by 2018
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Pork producers announce new Code of Practice
Commitment marks a “significant step forward for the Canadian industry”
