Evaluating the effectiveness of handheld ultrasound in primary blast lung injury: a comprehensive study by Shifeng Shao, Zhengbin Wu, Jun Liu, Zhikang Liao, Yuan Yao, Liang Zhang, Yaoli Wang, Hui Zhao

“…The study involved 25 healthy male Bama mini-pigs subjected to BST-I-type biological shock wave tubes. …”
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ANALYSIS OF MONITORING STUDIES ON AFRICAN SWINE FEVER VIRUS DNA DETECTION CARRIED OUT IN 2017 by D. N. Fedoseyeva, Ye. V. Aronova, A. A. Varentsova, A. A. Yelsukova, Ali Mazloum, D. V. Sharypova, N. N. Vlasova, A. S. Igolkin

“…The paper describes the results of testing of biomaterial from domestic pigs and wild boars by real-time PCR used for African swine fever virus genome detection, carried out in the FGBI “Federal Centre for Animal Health” (Vladimir). …”
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In Sheep’s Clothing? by Fredrik Fahlander

“…Although there are general distinctions between animals of the first category (dogs, horses and cats) and of the second category (sheep/goat, pigs, fowl), they are not exclusive and do not reflect a dualist view of companions versus beasts of burden or food. …”
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The regenerating gene (Reg) family genes in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) by Shin Takasawa, Tomoko Uchiyama, Maiko Takeda

“…Since then, many genes homologous to Reg have been discovered in other species, including humans, mice, hamsters, rabbits, sheep, dogs, cats, pigs, giant pandas, chickens, and frogs. Moreover, Reg and its related genes (Reg family genes) have been classified as types I, II, III, and IV. …”
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Microbiological Quality and Physicochemical Characteristics of Pork Livers Supplied by an Industrial Slaughterhouse by Narcís Feliu-Alsina, Elena Saguer

“…Pork liver is a by-product generated daily in large quantities due to the high number of pigs slaughtered and its relatively high weight in relation to the carcass weight. …”
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EXPERT RISK ASSESSMENT OF FMD INTRODUCTION TO THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION FROM INFECTED COUNTRIES by V. M. Gulenkin, A. K. Karaulov, D. A. Lozovoy, V. M. Zakharov

“…It is aimed at FMD outbreak prevention in the specified RF Subjects by inducing protective immunity in at least 81% of immunized cattle and at least 95% of immunized pigs.…”
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Streptococcus suis-associated neonatal meningitis and sepsis: characterization, antimicrobial resistance, and public health implications by Giovanna Fusco, Rubina Paradiso, Lorena Cardillo, Maria Antonia Salvia, Saveria Dodaro, Veronica Del Monaco, Gianfranco Scarpelli, Francesca Greco, Antonio Rinaldi, Lorella Barca, Stefania Ambrogio, Antonio Limone, Esterina De Carlo, Giorgia Borriello

“…S. suis meningitis and sepsis are mainly reported in adults, related to direct contact with pigs or contaminated pork meat consumption, while it is rarely reported in children. …”
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Du Bestiaire dans le théâtre de W.B. Yeats by Pierre Longuenesse

“…Birds of all kinds, cats, donkeys, pigs and of course horses : a whole bestiary runs across all the plots and talk in his plays. …”
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Adipose-Derived Stem Cell Transplantation Attenuates Inflammation and Promotes Liver Regeneration after Ischemia-Reperfusion and Hemihepatectomy in Swine by Zhihui Jiao, Yajun Ma, Xiaoning Liu, Yansong Ge, Qianzhen Zhang, Boyang Liu, Hongbin Wang

“…Eighteen healthy Bama miniature pigs were randomly divided into the sham-operated (sham), untreated IR injury (IRI), and ADSC-transplanted (ADSC) groups. …”
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Nanodrug‐Engineered Exosomes Achieve a Jointly Dual‐Pathway Inhibition on Cuproptosis by Hanxiao Sun, Yang Zou, Zhengtai Chen, Yan He, Kai Ye, Huan Liu, Lihong Qiu, Yufan Zhang, Yuexue Mai, Xinghong Chen, Zhengwei Mao, Wei Wang, Chenggang Yi

“…The functionalized exosomes are loaded into an injectable hydrogel and applied to treat diabetic wounds in mice and acute skin wounds in pigs. The local and controlled release of EXOsiFDX1‐PDA@CQ ensures the retention of the therapeutic agent at wound beds, effectively promoting wound healing. …”
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Accelerated Growth Rate Induced by Neonatal High-Protein Milk Formula Is Not Supported by Increased Tissue Protein Synthesis in Low-Birth-Weight Piglets by Agnès Jamin, Bernard Sève, Jean-Noël Thibault, Nathalie Floc’h

“…Yet the effects of such practices on tissue protein metabolism are unknown. Baby pigs were fed from age 2 to 7 or 28 d with high protein formula with or without amoxicillin supplementation, in parallel with normal protein formula, to determine tissue protein metabolism modifications. …”
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African swine fever: one hundred years later by V. V. Makarov

“…The infection fundamentals have been established and described – the etiological, immunological  and nosological uniqueness  of the infection, fatal susceptibility of domestic  pigs, clinical sings and pathomorphology,  viral etiology, natural reservoir and source of the infection, survival of the virus outside the body, many specific epizootological aspects. …”
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Serological Survey and Factors Associated with Toxoplasma gondii Infection in Domestic Goats in Myanmar by Saw Bawm, Wint Yi Maung, Myat Yee Win, May June Thu, Hla Myet Chel, Tin Aye Khaing, Soe Soe Wai, Lat Lat Htun, Tin Tin Myaing, Saruda Tiwananthagorn, Makoto Igarashi, Ken Katakura

“…The infection was associated with the presence of cats at the farm (odds ratio [OR] = 4.66, 95% confidential interval [CI] = 1.03–21.06), farming with different animal species (sheep, cattle, and pigs) (OR = 4.33, 95% CI = 1.57–11.94), and farming without good management practices (OR = 0.23, 95% CI = 0.06–0.83). …”
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Potential Role of Caveolin-1 in Regulating the Function of Endothelial Progenitor Cells from Experimental MODS Model by Tianhang Luo, Jixin Shu, Zhengmao Lu, Ting Han, Guoen Fang, Xuchao Xue

“…We established a MODS model in pigs, isolated and characterized EPCs from the MODS model, and tracked Cav-1 expression and various in vitro behaviors of EPCs from the MODS model. …”
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Collagen V Is a Potential Substrate for Clostridial Collagenase G in Pancreatic Islet Isolation by Hiroki Shima, Akiko Inagaki, Takehiro Imura, Youhei Yamagata, Kimiko Watanabe, Kazuhiko Igarashi, Masafumi Goto, Kazutaka Murayama

“…The enzymatic activity of collagenase G appears to be more important for pancreatic islet isolation in large mammals such as pigs and humans.…”
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EFFECT OF p30 RECOMBINANT PROTEIN ON AFRICAN SWINE FEVER VIRUS IN VITRO REPRODUCTION by Ali Mazloum, I. Yu. Zhukov, A. S. Pershin, A. S. Igolkin, N. N. Vlasova

“…It was established that p54 and p30 proteins participate in virus penetration and internalization and are able to induce protective antibodies in immunized pigs. The inoculation of these proteins into ASFV-infected cell culture has an impact on virus reproduction to different extents. …”
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Isolation and Phylogenetic Analysis of Atypical Porcine Pestivirus Isolates Identified in Russian Swine Herds by Afshona Anoyatbekova, Anton Yuzhakov

“…In this study, a total of 2630 samples of domestic pigs obtained from 14 regions of Russia from 2020 to 2024 were screened for APPV presence by qRT-PCR. …”
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Ode to Oseltamivir and Amantadine? by JM Conly, BL Johnston

“…Influenza A viruses are found in many animal species, including humans, ducks, chickens, pigs, whales, horses and seals, whereas influenza B viruses circulate only among humans. …”
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Effect of Negative Pressure Therapy on the Inflammatory Response of the Intestinal Microenvironment in a Porcine Septic Model by Kenneth C. Norbury, Mary Pat Moyer

“…Sepsis was induced in 12 anesthetized female pigs. Group 1 (n=6) was decompressed at 12 hrs after injury (T12) and treated with standard of care (SOC), and group 2 (n=6) with NPT for up to T48. …”
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Enhancing Meat Quality and Nutritional Value in Monogastric Livestock Using Sustainable Novel Feed Ingredients by José A. M. Prates

“…This study explores the potential of novel feed ingredients for monogastric animals, such as pigs and poultry, to enhance meat quality and nutritional value while reducing the environmental footprint of production. …”
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