The Second Edition of The Minipig in Biomedical Research is Now Available
The second edition of The Minipig in Biomedical Research provides an updated, comprehensive reference on the use of miniture swine in basic and applied biomedical research. Written by leading experts, this 522-page edition covers minipig origins, anatomy, genetics, immunology, physiology, welfare, health and husbandry, along with practical procedures, surgical techniques, toxicity testing, and disease modeling, and includes new emphasis on genomics, AI-relevant databases, and future directions like genome editing and transplantation research. With full-color illustrations and extensive examples of successful applications in drug development, safety testing, surgery, and regulatory-driven non-rodent strategies, this book is the go-to resource for both current and prospective minipig users.
Makin, A., Dayan, A.D., Hastings, K.L., & Ganderup, N.-C. (Eds.). (2025). The Minipig in Biomedical Research (2nd ed.). CRC Press.
Access the Genomic, Proteomic and Metabolomic data for the Sinclair Nanopig®
The Sinclair Nanopig® is an emerging non-rodent model developed for drug safety assessment, providing a relevant alternative to traditional animal models. This model has been characterized through whole genome sequencing (WGS) and tissue-based proteomics, revealing significant similarities to human metabolic pathways and immune responses. The publication and data is publicly available and links are available below.
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Download your copy of the 2025 Miniature Swine Book of Normals!
The Miniature Swine Book of Normals features a comprehensive collection of normal pathological and biological data collected on Sinclair’s lineages of miniature swine.Sinclair is pleased to make this information available to veterinarians, biomedical investigators, preclinical clients and university staff to facilitate research when using our miniature swine models.
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