In the wake of World War II, the rise of industrial agriculture fundamentally changed the world of meat production. Large-scale operations prioritized a few specialized pig breeds, optimized for ...

Isaac Seidel of Blain lives on a little slice of country heaven on which he is raising 31 American guinea hogs. This breed of pig is ideal for a sustainable heritage farmer because they prosper in the ...

Peru is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the genetically modified guinea pig that appears on menus across the country. Developed in 2004 by the National Institute of Agrarian Innovation, this breed ...

Guinea Hogs are known to be intelligent, friendly, and gentle animals. Learn about the docile temperament of American heritage guinea hogs and their foraging habits, and help preserve them by ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images When it comes to different guinea pig breeds, there are more breeds than you ...

LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peru on Thursday celebrated two decades since the creation of a genetically modified breed of guinea pig, a rodent whose meat has formed a part of the diet of people in the Andean ...

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- The guinea pigs in Saydel High School's zoology class don't need Rogaine. They were bred to be bald. ``I don't think they're ugly, but I don't like touching them,'' said ...