Microminipig, a non-rodent experimental animal optimized for life science research: preface

J Pharmacol Sci. 2011;115(2):112-4. doi: 10.1254/jphs.10r16fm. Epub 2011 Jan 18.

Abstract

Fuji Micra Inc. has recently achieved success in a challenging and prospective project that produces the smallest pig in the world, the "Microminipig", at a breeding farm at the foothills of Mt. Fuji in Japan. Microminipigs weigh approximately 7.0 kg at 6 months of age when they are mature. Microminipigs have been provided to several research organizations in Japan as a non-rodent experimental animal optimized for life science research.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Biological Science Disciplines*
  • Drug Industry
  • Japan
  • Models, Animal*
  • Research*
  • Swine
  • Swine, Miniature*