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The Case of the Drunken Pigs

What happens when pigs figure out how to get access to booze? Nothing pretty.

Karen Pinchin
March 12, 2014
Swine Flu: The Strange Medical and Magical History of Pigs

The winding and weird relationship between pigs and humans.

Samantha Sandassie
March 12, 2014
Swine Crime: Pig Rustling Around the Globe

Pig rustling. Porcine plundering. Hog heists. Whatever you call this crime, it's a continuing problem... (more)

Andrew Amelinckx
March 11, 2014
Dear Modern Farmer: Is It Legal to Slaughter a Pig in My...

Dear Boaris, As you might remember, I briefly touched upon backyard slaughter of poultry back... (more)

Kristen Ploetz
March 11, 2014
How China Became the World’s Largest Pork Producer

China's "pork miracle" means that over half of the world's pigs now live in China.

Sam Brasch
March 11, 2014
Pretty Pigs: The Secrets of Teenage Swine Groomers

From tanning to baby oil rubdowns, how teenage pig groomers pamper their swine.

Anna O†™Brien
March 11, 2014
Pigheaded: How Smart are Swine?

Pigs can play video games, distinguish peppermint from spearmint, maybe even lie to each other.... (more)

Andy Wright
March 10, 2014
Which Pig: Find Your Next Pig Thing

Our guide to finding the perfect porcine pal, whether for companionship or lardo.

Karen Leibowitz
March 10, 2014
The Official ModFarm HamCam

Spend your day the best way possible -- hanging out with the American Guinea Hogs... (more)

Modern Farmer
March 7, 2014