pig

Also known as Sus scrofa domesticus, swine, hog, domestic pig, Sus domesticus, Sus domestica

The pig (Sus domesticus), also called swine (: swine) or hog, is an omnivorous, domesticated, even-toed, hoofed mammal. It is named the domestic pig when distinguishing it from other members of the genus Sus. Some authorities consider it a subspecies of Sus scrofa (the wild boar or Eurasian boar); other authorities consider it a distinct species. Pigs were domesticated independently twice during the Neolithic, in the Near East around the Tigris Basin, and in China. When domesticated pigs arrived in Europe from the Near East, they extensively interbred with wild boar in Europe but retained thei

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The domestic pig, scientifically classified as *Sus scrofa domesticus*, is a subspecies of the taxon *Sus scrofa*. It is categorized as a productive animal and an omnivore. The organism has parts including male and female pigs. It is the source of pork and pork tail.

The earliest recorded date for this subject is about 15 thousand years ago. The longest observed lifespan is 27. It is referenced by 3,334 other encyclopedia articles. In digital collections, it appears in the Commons category and gallery under the name *Sus scrofa domesticus*. Unicode characters 🐖 and 🐷 represent the subject.

Biological records include one specimen from Cuba, held by MCZ, belonging to the family suidae. Scientific literature contains 366,306 records associated with the query. The subject is listed on Wikipedia’s vital articles level 4 and the list of articles all languages should have.

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Species

Rock Pigeon

species

Observations427,779

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Museum specimens

Specimen records: 1
Family: Suidae
Collections: MCZ
Recorded in: Cuba

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Key facts

Agricultural production.year: 2019
Agricultural production.amount1: 310.4
Agricultural production.amount10: 12.7
Agricultural production.amount9: 14.1
Agricultural production.amount8: 18.4
Agricultural production.amount7: 19.6
Agricultural production.amount6: 21.6
Agricultural production.amount5: 23.7
Agricultural production.amount4: 40.6
Agricultural production.amount3: 78.7
Agricultural production.amount2: 143.1
Agricultural production.animal: pig
Agricultural production.country1: China (Mainland)
Agricultural production.country10: Philippines
Agricultural production.country9: Canada
Agricultural production.country8: Mexico
Agricultural production.country7: Vietnam
Agricultural production.country6: Myanmar

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Research

366,306 papers

Mini Pig Nutrition and Weight Management.ReviewThe veterinary clinics of North America. Exotic animal practice · 2024Huntley NFDOI: 10.1016/j.cvex.2023.07.005
Editorial: Pig translational model in immunological research.Frontiers in immunology · 2024Splichalova A, Smidt H, Uenishi H et al.DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1456470
A New Perspective on Pig Genetics and Breeding: microRNA.ReviewReproduction in domestic animals = Zuchthygiene · 2024Xiang W, Yang F, Pu X et al.DOI: 10.1111/rda.14751
The pig as a medical model for acquired respiratory diseases and dysfunctions: An immunological perspective.ReviewMolecular immunology · 2021Bertho N, Meurens FDOI: 10.1016/j.molimm.2021.03.014
Editorial - Advancing pig production: Insights from the 19th biennial Manipulating pig production conference.Animal : an international journal of animal bioscience · 2024Athorn RZ, Kemp B, Millet S et al.DOI: 10.1016/j.animal.2024.101207
The pig as a potential xenograft donor.ReviewVeterinary immunology and immunopathology · 1994Sachs DHDOI: 10.1016/0165-2427(94)90135-x
Genetically engineered pig models for diabetes research.ReviewTransgenic research · 2014Wolf E, Braun-Reichhart C, Streckel E et al.DOI: 10.1007/s11248-013-9755-y
Pig proteomics: a review of a species in the crossroad between biomedical and food sciences.ReviewJournal of proteomics · 2012de Almeida AM, Bendixen EDOI: 10.1016/j.jprot.2012.04.010

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Encyclopedic overview

37 sections

Contents

Description
Evolution
Phylogeny
Taxonomy
History
Domestication in the Neolithic
In the Americas
Columbian Exchange
Feral pigs
Reproduction
Physiology
Nest-building
Nursing and suckling
Teat order
Behaviour
Social
Temperature control
Eating, feeding, sleeping
Intelligence
Senses
Pests and diseases
In agriculture
Production
Breeds
As pets
Economy
Uses
Products
In medicine
Impact of pig husbandry
On public health
On the environment
On animal welfare
In culture
References
Further reading
External links

Pigs are farmed primarily for meat, called pork. The animal's skin or hide is used for leather. China is the world's largest pork producer, followed by the European Union and then the United States. Around 1.5 billion pigs are raised each year, producing some 120 million tonnes of meat, often cured as bacon. Some are kept as pets.

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