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==Internet Links== | |||
* [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/genome/guide/pig/ NCBI - Pig Genome] | |||
* [http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/livestock/pigs/breeding NSW Agriculture - Pig breeds and breeding] | |||
* [http://agbu.une.edu.au/pigs/pigblup/pgi/ AGBU - Pig Genetics] |
Revision as of 18:23, 14 April 2010
Introduction
Pig (taxon- Suidae) development is studied extensively due to the commercial applications of pigs for meat production and potential xenotransplantation.
Taxon
Genbank common name:
Taxonomy Id: Rank:
Genetic code:
Mitochondrial genetic code: Translation table 2 (Vertebrate Mitochondrial)
Lineage( abbreviated ):
Pig Development
- Female pigs can become pregnant at around 8 to 18 months of age.
- The pig has an estrus cycle occurring every 21 days if not bred.
- Male pigs become sexually active at 8-10 months of age.
- A litter of piglets is between 6 and 12 piglets.