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Swine flu: What are the symptoms and how can I protect myself?
There is no need to worry about the virus at this stage.
First human case of swine flu strain H1N2 detected – what does this mean?
The virus has been circulating in pigs
UK’s first human case of swine flu strain H1N2 detected
Routine surveillance in GP surgeries picked up the case after the person suffered a mild illness.
Human kidneys grown inside pig embryos implanted in surrogate sows
The kidneys in the part-human, part-pig embryos were allowed to develop for 28 days.
Firm behind north’s biggest pig farm reports pre-tax loss of £3.3m
The business behind one of the biggest pig farming operations in the north has posted a pre-tax loss of £3.3 million in its latest financial results.
Pig apprehended after ‘munching through gardens’
Two police officers rescued the black hog after it escaped in Great Yarmouth.
Pig organs partially revived by scientists an hour after death
Experts have described the finding as ‘remarkable’ and said thousands of lives could be saved if the technology can be applied to humans.
Emergency scheme announced for Northern Ireland's crisis-hit pig farmers
A £2 million emergency support scheme is to be set up for pig farmers in the north after warnings the sector is at “breaking point” due to escalating costs.
Pig grunts translated into emotions for the first time – study
The findings suggest farmers could set up an automated recognition system to alert them to when their pigs are distressed.
Pig wanders into working men’s club after escaping from allotment
Locals managed to lure the pig outside with packets of cheese and onion crisps.