Britain detects first human case of flu strain similar to pig virus
UKHSA said the case was detected as part of routine national flu surveillance and the source of infection was not known.
Tue Nov 28 2023
Fly larvae breeds success for women in Nepal village
The protein-rich insect eggs are dried and processed into feed for fish, chicken and pigs.
Sat Aug 26 2023
London insect farm hatches plan for greener way to feed animals
Entocycle is aiming to show how the process of turning protein-rich bugs into food for chickens and pigs could be adopted on a large scale.
Thu Mar 16 2023
Organ decay halted, cell function restored in pigs after death - Study
Researchers have found that decay of tissues after death can be halted and cell functions restored based on early experiments in pigs.
Thu Aug 04 2022
Shakin' bacon? Belgian researchers study pigs' response to music
The findings could have practical impacts for the industry as meat quality is affected by stress in animals, Paesmans said.
Tue Jul 26 2022
How pigs are helping Amsterdam's airport tackle bird strikes
To protect birds from collisions with aircraft and vice versa Amsterdam's airport has signed up a herd of pigs.
Fri Nov 26 2021
US surgeons successfully test pig kidney transplant in human patient
Medical products developed from the pigs would still require specific FDA approval before being used in humans.
Wed Oct 20 2021
JK Rowling releases Christmas book inspired by son's toy pigs
The idea came from a cuddly toy pig that has been a favourite of Rowling's son since he was a baby, but which he kept hiding and losing.
Tue Oct 12 2021
Humans vs animals: Are we really more intelligent?
Science is increasingly showing us that our superiority is not actually a given.
Thu Feb 25 2021
Swine influenza detected in Malaysian livestock
The Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) detected the Swine Influenza H1N1 (SIV H1N1) virus in commercial livestock in Malaysia.
Thu Jul 02 2020
Cats can catch coronavirus, study finds, prompting WHO investigation
Dogs, chickens, pigs and ducks are not likely to catch the virus, however, the researchers found.
Thu Apr 09 2020
Singapore receives first live pigs from Malaysia in 18 years
Singapore received its first shipment of live pigs from Malaysia in 18 years Saturday.
Sun Nov 19 2017
US company in Iowa churns out 100 cloned cows a year
Each year, the company gives birth, using the cloning technique, to about 100 calves. It also clones pigs and horses.
Sun Jun 29 2014
Ustaz Kazim rejected Al-Qaradawi's fatwa saying pig's DNA is halal to be used
Ustaz Kazim Elias rejected the fatwa issued by Dr Yusuf Al-Qaradawi who said animal gelatine including pigs is halal to be used.
Mon Jun 09 2014
What's unclean can turn halal, says Dr Asri
Former Perlis mufti Prof Madya Datuk Dr Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin say Muslim scholars have different views on DNA and gelatin derived from pigs.
Sat Jun 07 2014
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024