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Research applications using pigs

¹Department of Food Animal and Equine Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, USA.

The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Food Animal Practice

|November 1, 1996

Summary

Pigs serve as valuable biomedical research models for human diseases, yielding critical data for medicine. Applied research in pigs also benefits agriculture, highlighting the need for information exchange between these fields.

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Area of Science:

Veterinary Medicine
Comparative Medicine
Animal Models

Background:

The domestic pig (Sus scrofa domesticus) is increasingly recognized for its physiological and anatomical similarities to humans.
This makes it a powerful model organism for studying a wide range of human diseases and conditions.
Its utility extends beyond biomedical research to agricultural applications.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the significance of the pig as a research model in both biomedical and agricultural contexts.
To emphasize the importance of interdisciplinary communication between biomedical and applied researchers utilizing pigs.
To underscore the value of the pig as a versatile resource for scientific advancement.

Main Methods:

This review synthesizes existing literature on pig research applications.
It analyzes the comparative physiology and disease relevance of pigs to humans.
It discusses the intersection of biomedical and agricultural research involving pigs.

Main Results:

Pigs have demonstrated significant value in modeling numerous human diseases, leading to direct medical applications.
Applied research using pigs is crucial for enhancing commercial pork production and animal husbandry.
The diverse applications underscore the pig's dual role in advancing both human health and agricultural practices.

Conclusions:

The pig is an indispensable animal model with broad applications in biomedical research and agriculture.
Facilitating information exchange between biomedical and applied researchers is essential for maximizing the pig's research potential.
Continued research utilizing pigs promises further advancements in human medicine and sustainable agriculture.

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