![Britain detects first human case of flu strain similar to pig virus Britain detects first human case of flu strain similar to pig virus](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61673631100_LondonElection.jpg)
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 Fly larvae breeds success for women in Nepal village](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/51692947826_larvae.jpg)
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 London insect farm hatches plan for greener way to feed animals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41710491965_Flies.jpg)
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 Organ decay halted, cell function restored in pigs after death - Study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/51637764670_swinefever.jpg)
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 Shakin' bacon? Belgian researchers study pigs' response to music](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/61658804841_BELGIUM.jpg)
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 How pigs are helping Amsterdam's airport tackle bird strikes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/81637918092_AMSTERDAM.jpg)
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 US surgeons successfully test pig kidney transplant in human patient](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/61634701987_pigkidney.jpg)
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 JK Rowling releases Christmas book inspired by son's toy pigs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/61634036489_LONDON.jpg)
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? Humans vs animals: Are we really more intelligent?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/41614223245_PIGS.jpg)
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 Swine influenza detected in Malaysian livestock](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2019-04/61554644158_babi.jpg)
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 Cats can catch coronavirus, study finds, prompting WHO investigation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/71586419322_CAT.jpg)
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 receives first live pigs from Malaysia in 18 years](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/61491288728_SingaporeMerlion.jpg)
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 US company in Iowa churns out 100 cloned cows a year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-12/41388489536_295x200.jpg)
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 rejected Al-Qaradawi's fatwa saying pig's DNA is halal to be used](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-12/71386159699_295x200.jpg)
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 What's unclean can turn halal, says Dr Asri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-05/61367809646_295x200.jpg)
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