The raffling off of a pig — or half of one — will support a fundraising cause for the Lawrence County Fair. The proceeds will go toward the remodeling of the Lawrence County Fair bank barn. The winner ...

Residents are too afraid to drink water from their local wells or open their windows for fear of the stench of nearby ...

Robert St. John writes that the pigs in southern Spain live a life that would put most other pigs—and probably a few ...

They wanted to raise their own food, including dairy products. They considered a milk cow, but didn’t know if they’d have enough pasture for a full-size cow and weren’t sure if they could ...

They noted that it is possible the dog and goats on the farm where the man lived also could have picked up the infection from pigs and passed ... say the case should raise awareness of the ...

A babbling brook ran through the middle of the pasture, and the sunlight broke ... they’ve been raising pigs and curing hams for nearly 150 years. Through wars, economic crises, and changing ...

Among the unique hobby farm animals, pygmy goats are a friendly breed that makes an excellent pet for a constant supply of fresh milk. These diminutive goats, often considered a popular breed ...

For the second year in a row, shamrocks grown by prisoners at Castlerea Prison have been presented to the Oireachtas, in a bid to raise funds for charity ... some of the best in the world thanks to ...

Research from the University of Queensland has found the sex of feral pigs and seasonal conditions are likely to intensify potential disease outbreaks in pig populations. Dr Tatiana Proboste from the ...

"The estimated number of feral pigs varies from 2.4 to 4.4 million in Australia, which creates a risk to domestic pigs if there is a disease incursion. "Disease outbreaks could devastate farmer's ...

It is expected that livestock firms will raise output of pigs, meaning pork prices will cool down, Photo: Thaco Prices of live pigs continued to increase in February, recording a significant rise to ...

Therefore, exploring alternative and sustainable strategies to manage boar taint in Bísaro pigs is essential. Raising entire male pigs eliminates the welfare concerns related to pain and stress caused ...