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Twitter @juangangel The pig (Sus scrofa domestica) is a subspecies of artiodactyl mammal of the Suidae family. It is a domestic animal used for human consumption by many peoples. Its scientific name is Sus scrofa ssp. domestica, although some authors call it Sus domesticus or Sus domestica, reserving Sus scrofa for the wild boar. Its domestication began in the Near East about 13,000 years ago, although a parallel and independent process of domestication occurred in China. Pigs are omnivores, which makes them easy to feed. On many farms, kitchen waste is part of their diet. In captivity and with a lack of food, they can even eat their own babies. They also tend to eat excrement, feeling a particular preference for it. During pig production, good nutritional practices are necessary, maintaining a complete diet that ensures the intake of proteins, vitamins and minerals. It must be taken into account that nutritional requirements are variable and depend on the level of consumption and daily gain, being affected by factors such as genetics, race, sex, environment, health status, availability and absorption of nutrients by the animal. Just as it is important to properly manage medications in pigs to avoid the bioaccumulation of toxic residues in pork. Source: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sus_scr... Juan Gonzalo Angel www.tvagro.tv