China to Use Harvard Gene Pigs for Transplant Test
CHINA - A Chinese hospital in southwestern Sichuan Province will import four genetically-engineered pigs from Harvard University to carry out pig-to-monkey organ transplant experiments, a doctor said ...

Chinese Scientists Succeed in Pig Gender Selection
CHINA - Chinese scientists have claimed a commercial breakthrough after breeding 10 piglets whose sex was successfully selected before conception, heralding potential higher profits for farmers.

World First: Chinese Scientists Create Pig Stem Cells
CHINA - Scientists have managed to induce cells from pigs to transform into pluripotent stem cells – cells that, like embryonic stem cells, are capable of developing into any type of cell in the body....

Experts to Meet in China to Discuss Pig Production
CHINA - The Global Pig Forum is the first industry-wide conference for pig production. The forum brings together international experts the entire pig industry.

Hypor the Choice of China's Largest Producer
CHINA - Hypor announced today that it has entered into a genetics program arrangement with AgFeed Industries, Inc. one of China’s largest pre-mix feed companies and the country’s largest independent hog...

Genus Increases Porcine Capacity in China
CHINA - Genus, a world leading animal genetics company, is pleased to announce significant advances in its strategy for expansion in China with progress being made in both the bovine and porcine sectors....

Farmer Suggests New Govt. Focus in Meeting with Premier
CHINA - Premier Wen asked stakeholders for their opinion on the government's work. A pig farmer suggested greater focus on improved genetics and compulsory vaccination.

Good Start for First Piglets Born in China
CHINA - The Shandong Hypor Liuhe Breeding Farm team are pleased to announce their first farrowing occurred right on schedule on April 10, 2008. The eagerly aniticipated Large White litter numbered 17 born,...