Swine (Sus scrofa domesticus) are increasingly used as animal models in biomedical research. Often blood samples from these animals are needed for research protocols, but phlebotomy can be difficult, ...

Pigs are common research models and are strong animals that can be difficult to restrain. Improper restraint can put pigs and research personnel at risk for injury and induce stress, which can affect ...

Many characteristics make the guinea pig an apt model for biomedical research. Its size and passive demeanor make the guinea pig easy to work with, and importantly, the guinea pig has many ...