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  2. Miniature pig - Wikipedia

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    The first mini pig breed developed in the United States was the Minnesota minipig, which emerged in the 1940s. [4] [5]In the 1960s, Vietnamese Pot-bellied pigs that grew up to 91 kilograms (200 lb) were sent to zoos in Western cities [6] and were used for medical research in the fields of toxicology, pharmacology, pulmonology, cardiology, aging, and as a source of organs for organ ...

  3. Göttingen minipig - Wikipedia

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    The Göttingen minipig was raised for use in biomedical research. Smaller pigs required less space and feed, were easier to handle, and required a lesser amount of the compound being tested. [5] The Göttingen minipig was the first miniature pig breed to be developed in Europe. They were available to the German biomedical research community ...

  4. 450-Pound Pet Pig Named Kevin Bacon Tempted Home with Oreo ...

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    According to the American Mini Pig Association, a standard mini pig can range from 35 – 50 cm tall and can weigh between 50 – 150 pounds full grown. ... pigs pay the price when they are no ...

  5. How big do miniature pigs get? 'Teacup' variety may get ... - AOL

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    Potential 'mini' pig owners beware: The pets can grow to be about 200 pounds, experts say.

  6. Everything you should know if you want to have a pet pig in ...

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    While they may be tiny and adorable for part of their life, these pigs will not stay mini. In reality, they could grow to be over 100 pounds. Another pet pig by the name of Piggie Smalls was seen ...

  7. List of pig breeds - Wikipedia

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    Breed Origin Height Weight Color Image Aksai Black Pied: Kazakhstan: 167–182 cm: 240–320 kg (530–710 lb) Black and White--- American Yorkshire: United States

  8. 8 Things You Should Know Before Adopting a Mini Pig - AOL

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  9. Pig farming - Wikipedia

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    Feeder pig, a weaned gilt or barrow weighing between 18 kg (40 lb) and 37 kg (82 lb) at 6 to 8 weeks of age that is sold to be finished for slaughter; Porker, market pig between 30 kg (66 lb) and about 54 kg (119 lb) dressed weight; Baconer, a market pig between 65 kg (143 lb) and 80 kg (180 lb) dressed weight. The maximum weight can vary ...