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Farm in the US raises pigs for human organ transplants

(GLO)- A farm in Virginia, USA is developing genetically modified pigs to provide organs for transplants for humans, opening up hope for millions of patients. In order to solve the global shortage of organs for transplants, researchers at a farm in Virginia, USA are developing a special project: breeding genetically modified pigs to provide organs for transplants for humans. This project has opened up hope for millions of patients. Mr. David Ayares – President and Chief Scientific Officer of Revivicor Company said: “We use genetic modification technology to change pig cells, then clone them to create pigs with 10 genetic..

Pig prices remain high, farmers ‘win big’

The price of live pigs is still relatively high and is expected to continue to increase in the coming time. Many pig farmers are eager to sell pigs, promising a ‘warm Tet’ season when they earn hundreds of millions of dong in profits. “Call once and traders will buy everything” After 2 years of struggling due to the Covid-19 pandemic, in 2023, Mr. Hoang Van Chung’s family (residing in Son Duong district, Tuyen Quang) dared to re-herd with a scale of about 500 sows and pigs, which has been maintained until now. Since the beginning of the year, the family..

Cats and Boxes – The Secret Behind the Strange Hobby

Cats love cardboard boxes because they are a safe place to hide. They provide warmth and protection from other pets and people. If you own a cat, you’ve probably seen how cats go crazy for boxes. Whether it’s a cardboard box, a plastic box, or even an old cardboard box, cats will find a way to climb in, lie down, and take over the space. Let’s discover this interesting secret together ! 1. ABSOLUTE SENSE OF SECURITY Cats are predators and must be wary of predators. In the wild, they often seek out secluded places to hide from predators and..

Techniques For Raising Pregnant Sows

Sow feeding regime will affect conception rate, number of piglets born, piglet weight and vitality, milk production ability, ability to return to estrus and duration of sow use. The sow’s feeding regime will affect the conception rate, the number of newborn piglets, the weight and vitality of the piglets, the physical condition of the sow, the ability to produce milk, the ability to return to estrus and the time of using the sow. Therefore, farmers need to pay attention to having a suitable care and feeding regime for pregnant sows. 1. IDENTIFY PREGNANT SOWS To help have a suitable care..

Porcupines Raising Techniques for Beginners

Porcupines are easy to raise, have few diseases, and require simple care and feeding. Raising porcupines is much easier than raising cattle and poultry such as buffaloes, cows, chickens, and ducks. After growing up, they are sold for breeding and meat with a stable source of income. Let’s find out the porcupine raising techniques of experienced farmers. 1. SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF PORCUPINES They are very family animals. Males only accept to live with the offspring they have born. Female porcupines that are pregnant with another male, when mated with a new male, will have their offspring bitten to death by..

Groundbreaking Ceremony of VB Tech Building Project

On the morning of December 12, 2024, the groundbreaking ceremony for the project “Construction of new building VB Tech” has held at new land No. 11, BH1, VSIP Bac Ninh Integrated Township and Industrial Park – the leading modern, green industrial park in Bac Ninh province. Image of “VB Tech building project” groundbreaking The project “VB Tech Building” is the direction for the future, with a modern factory system, a professional product research center and offices with creative workspaces, comfort and cohesion between departments. Image of “VB Tech building project” groundbreaking Image of “VB Tech building project” groundbreaking The groundbreaking..

Secret To Raising Dong Tao Chickens To Make Millions

Dong Tao chicken is a precious breed and brings high profits because of its meat quality. The Lunar New Year 2025 is coming, many people have started to choose Dong Tao chicken to eat and give as gifts. The increasing demand makes the price of Dong Tao chicken quite expensive. At times, a pair of Dong Tao chickens sold during Tet costs from several million to tens of millions of dong. In recent years, on every holiday and Tet, the demand for Dong Tao chicken – a rare breed of chicken whose genetic resources are being preserved by the State,..

Chicken, Duck, Goose, Quail eggs: Which one is the most nutritional?

Eggs are a nutritious food with many health benefits, such as being rich in betaine and choline which are good for the heart. However, each type of egg will have certain strengths and limitations. Eggs are a familiar food in every family and are considered a great source of nutrition. However, many people are confused about which type to choose to eat for more nutrition. In fact, the nutrients that poultry eggs can provide to humans are the same as other foods, mainly including: protein, fat, vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates. However, there are indeed some differences between the above types..

Hanoi maintains a “hotline” to receive information about animal diseases

To proactively prevent and control cattle and poultry diseases, Hanoi maintains a hotline to receive information on animal and aquatic disease situations via phone number 024.33800115. Publicize addresses to receive disease declaration information at commune and district levels. Vice Chairman of Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Quyen has just signed and issued Plan No. 339/KH-UBND on preventing and controlling livestock, poultry and aquatic diseases in Hanoi in 2025. 024.33800115 is the phone number for receiving information on livestock and poultry diseases in Hanoi. The plan aims to proactively implement measures to prevent and control livestock, poultry and aquatic diseases with..

Gray Diarrhea In Pigs Caused By Balantidium Coli

Balantidium Coli-induced grey diarrhoea is a common disease in weaned and pork, which can have serious consequences if not detected and treated promptly. In order for pig farming to achieve high economic profits and quick capital recovery, the issue of pig health care is important. To achieve that effect, one of the diseases that needs attention is gray diarrhea in pigs, directly attacking the digestive system of pigs, causing the growth rate of pigs to slow down compared to normal pigs, affecting economic efficiency. I. DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS – The disease is caused by Balantidium coli (ciliate), they are a type..