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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.
