Pigs are increasingly being used as preclinical models in medical research. Compared to the use of rats and other small animals, pigs are more similar to humans in terms of organs, genetics, body functions, and immune systems, and thus the use of pigs as model animals can more accurately predict the effects of a drug or medical device in the human body. Also, with gene editing technology, researchers can custom-breed specific pig models to mimic specific disease states in humans.
In brain research, scientists are increasingly using pigs to study brain diseases, sometimes instead of mice. Pigs are also seen as an alternative to monkeys in some areas of preclinical research, such as in testing therapeutic antibody treatments.
Substandard housing can lead to aggression, stereotyping and anxiety. Qualified housing is essential to improving health and well-being, both of which can enhance scientific validity. In addition, we ensure stable social groups, behavioral management, positive reinforcement of daily treatments/procedures, socialization and habituation training.
Pigs are intelligent herd animals that require species-specific socialization and handling techniques. It is important to acclimatize animals to the facility and staff before treating them for an extended period of time. Gentle handling techniques rather than forced procedures are vital to their socialization. They need sturdy cages that meet specific building standards and toys that enrich the environment.
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5-Hydroxytryptamine Receptor 2A (5-HT2A) affinity, PCPA-induced, in pig (Danish Landrace) | pig | |
5-Hydroxytryptamine Receptor 7 (5-HT7) affinity, in pig (Danish Landrace) | pig | |
Abdominal aortic aneurysm, castration/porcine pancreatic elastase/collagenase clostridium histolyticum-induced, in pig (Yorkshire) | pig | Aneurysm,abdominal aortic |
Abscess, in pig (Danish Landrace) | pig | Abscess |
Acne, in pig (Yorkshire) | pig | Acne |
Acute kidney injury, bilateral renal ischemia-induced, in pig | pig | Acute kidney injury |
Acute kidney injury, bilateral renal pedicle occlusion/reperfusion-induced, in pig | pig | Acute kidney injury |
Acute kidney injury, bilateral uterostomy/unilateral renal artery occlusion-induced, in pig (Yorkshire) | pig | Acute kidney injury |
Acute kidney injury, cardiopulmonary bypass-induced, in pig | pig | Acute kidney injury |
Acute kidney injury, cardiopulmonary bypass-induced, in pig (Landrace x Large white) | pig | Acute kidney injury |