New genomic study success in fight to save rare Lop pig breed

Hopes are high that findings of a new genomic study could pave the way for action to save the rare native Lop pig breed.

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New genomic study success in fight to save rare Lop pig breed

Hopes are high that findings of a new genomic study could pave the way for action to save the rare native Lop pig breed. Commissioned by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) last year in conjunction...

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