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[[File:Göttingen Minipig.jpg|thumb|A young Göttingen minipig]]
{{for-multi|Pig (disambiguation)|Domestic pig|Domestic pig|Miniature pig#As Pets}}[[File:Cochon Göttingen Zoo d'Amneville 28092014 03.jpg|thumb|An adult Göttingen Minipig]]
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'''Göttingen minipig''' (also known as the Göttinger or [[Goettingen]] minipig) is a breed of [[miniature pig|miniature swine]]. The Göttingen minipig is best known for its exceptionally small size, docile nature, and very clean and well-characterized health status. Development of this breed began in the late 1960s at the Institute of Animal Breeding and Genetics (Institut fϋr Tierzucht und Haustiergenetik) at the [[University of Göttingen]], [[Germany]], by crossbreeding the [[Minnesota]] minipig, the [[Vietnamese Potbelly Pig]] and the German [[Landrace]] pig.<ref name="a1" >Bollen, PJA & Ellegaard, L.(1996). Developments in Breeding Göttingen Minipigs. In Tumbleson & Schook (eds.) Advances in Swine in Biomedical Research. New York: Plenum Press</ref> Göttingen minipigs are highly favored as pets,<ref name="americanminipigassociation.com">http://americanminipigassociation.com/uncategorized/legalize-mini-pigs-as-pets/ Legalize Mini Pigs As Pets</ref> however, the breed was specifically developed for its ease of use in biomedical research. Today, it is extensively bred at four separate locations globally.<ref name="Ellegaard Göttingen Minipigs: Ellegaard Göttingen Minipigs" >http://www.minipigs.dk</ref>
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[[File:Göttingen Minipig.jpg|thumb|A young Göttingen minipig piglet]]
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The '''[[University of Göttingen|Göttingen]] [[minipig]]''' (also known as the ''Göttinger'' or "Goettingen" minipig) is a breed of [[miniature pig]]. The Göttingen minipig is the smallest [[domestic pig]] breed known in the world; as an adult, they weigh around {{convert|35|kg|lb|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://minipigs.dk/fileadmin/filer/pdf/Taking_good_care_of_Ellegaard_Goettingen_Minipigs_13.03.13.pdf |title=Taking good care of Ellegaard Göttingen Minipigs® |work=Ellegaard Göttingen Minipigs |access-date=2 July 2018 |archive-date=19 April 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160419112736/http://minipigs.dk/fileadmin/filer/pdf/Taking_good_care_of_Ellegaard_Goettingen_Minipigs_13.03.13.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref> Beside being known for their exceptionally small size, the Göttingen minipigs are known for their docile nature and very clean and well-characterized health status. Raising of this breed began in the late 1960s at the Institute of Animal Breeding and Genetics (Institut für Tierzucht und Haustiergenetik) at the [[University of Göttingen]], [[Germany]], by crossbreeding the Minnesota mini-pig, the [[Vietnamese Pot-bellied]] pig, and the German [[Landrace pig]].<ref name="a1" >Bollen, PJA & Ellegaard, L.(1996). Developments in Breeding Göttingen Minipigs. In Tumbleson & Schook (eds.) Advances in Swine in Biomedical Research. New York: Plenum Press</ref> Göttingen minipigs are highly favored as pets,<ref name="americanminipigassociation.com">{{cite web|url=http://americanminipigassociation.com/uncategorized/legalize-mini-pigs-as-pets/|title=Legalize Mini Pigs As Pets -|website=Americanminipigassociation.com|accessdate=8 May 2018}}</ref> however, the breed was specifically developed for biomedical research. Today, they are extensively bred at four separate locations globally.<ref name="Ellegaard Göttingen Minipigs: Ellegaard Göttingen Minipigs" >{{cite web|url=http://www.minipigs.dk|title=Ellegaard Göttingen Minipigs: Ellegaard Göttingen Minipigs|website=Minipigs.dk|accessdate=8 May 2018}}</ref>


== History ==
==History==
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The Göttingen minipig was raised for use in biomedical research. Smaller pigs required less space and feed, were easier to handle, and required a lesser amount of the compound being tested.<ref>McAnulty, PA, Dayan, AD, Ganderup, NC, & Hastings, KL. (2012). The Minipig in Biomedical Research. Boca Raton: CRC Press</ref>
[[File:Growth Curve.jpg|thumb|The growth curve for Göttingen minipigs]]
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The Göttingen minipig was created for use in biomedical research. Smaller pigs required less space and diet, were easier to handle, and required a lesser amount of the compound being tested.<ref>McAnulty, PA, Dayan, AD, Ganderup, NC, & Hastings, KL. (2012). The Minipig in Biomedical Research. Boca Raton: CRC Press</ref>


The Göttingen minipig was the first [[miniature pig]] breed to be developed in Europe. It was available to the German biomedical research community from the late 1960s. Breeding began by crossing the Minnesota minipig, obtained from the Hormel Institute in the United States, and the Vietnamese potbelly pig, obtained from a German zoo. Subsequent cross breeding with the German Landrace produced the white/pink skin pigmentation which characterizes modern Göttingen minipigs. Breeding goals included a low body weight, good ear veins, and low in-breeding coefficients.<ref name="a1" />
The Göttingen minipig was the first [[miniature pig]] breed to be developed in Europe. They were available to the German biomedical research community from the late 1960s. Breeding began by crossing the Minnesota minipig, obtained from the Hormel Institute in the United States, and the [[Vietnamese Pot-bellied|Vietnamese pot-bellied]] pig, obtained from a German zoo. Subsequent cross breeding with the German Landrace produced the white/pink skin pigmentation which characterizes modern Göttingen minipigs. Breeding goals included a low body weight, good ear veins, and low inbreeding coefficients.<ref name="a1" />


In 1992, the first colony of barrier-bred, microbiologically-defined Göttingen minipigs was derived in [[Denmark]]. From this colony, Göttingen minipigs were provided for biomedical research performed throughout Europe and to a limited extent in North America. Beginning in 2003, a colony of Göttingen minipigs were established in the [[United States]]. Since 2010, the breed has also been available in Japan.<ref name="Ellegaard Göttingen Minipigs: Ellegaard Göttingen Minipigs" /> Global use of Göttingen minipigs for biomedical research has been increasing over the past two decades.
In 1992, the first colony of [[barrier-bred]], microbiologically defined Göttingen minipigs were derived in [[Denmark]]. From this colony, Göttingen minipigs were provided for biomedical research performed throughout Europe and to a limited extent in North America. Beginning in 2003, a colony of Göttingen minipigs were established in the [[United States]]. Since 2010, the breed has also been available in Japan.<ref name="Ellegaard Göttingen Minipigs: Ellegaard Göttingen Minipigs" /> Global use of Göttingen minipigs for biomedical research has been increasing over the past two decades.


In the United States in the 2010s, Göttingen minipigs were soon purchased and bred locally to be sold as [[pet]]s, in multiple locations. They are now a popular breed of [[pet]] [[domestic pig|pig]], renowned for their small size.<ref name="americanminipigassociation.com"/>
In the United States in the 2010s, Göttingen minipigs were soon purchased and bred locally to be sold as [[pet]]s, in multiple locations. They are now a popular breed of pet [[domestic pig|pig]], renowned for their small size.<ref name="americanminipigassociation.com"/>


== References ==
==References==
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For Pig (disambiguation), see Domestic pig. For Domestic pig, see Miniature pig § As Pets.
An adult Göttingen Minipig
A young Göttingen minipig piglet

The Göttingen minipig (also known as the Göttinger or "Goettingen" minipig) is a breed of miniature pig. The Göttingen minipig is the smallest domestic pig breed known in the world; as an adult, they weigh around 35 kg (77 lb).[1] Beside being known for their exceptionally small size, the Göttingen minipigs are known for their docile nature and very clean and well-characterized health status. Raising of this breed began in the late 1960s at the Institute of Animal Breeding and Genetics (Institut für Tierzucht und Haustiergenetik) at the University of Göttingen, Germany, by crossbreeding the Minnesota mini-pig, the Vietnamese Pot-bellied pig, and the German Landrace pig.[2] Göttingen minipigs are highly favored as pets,[3] however, the breed was specifically developed for biomedical research. Today, they are extensively bred at four separate locations globally.[4]

History

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The Göttingen minipig was raised for use in biomedical research. Smaller pigs required less space and feed, were easier to handle, and required a lesser amount of the compound being tested.[5]

The Göttingen minipig was the first miniature pig breed to be developed in Europe. They were available to the German biomedical research community from the late 1960s. Breeding began by crossing the Minnesota minipig, obtained from the Hormel Institute in the United States, and the Vietnamese pot-bellied pig, obtained from a German zoo. Subsequent cross breeding with the German Landrace produced the white/pink skin pigmentation which characterizes modern Göttingen minipigs. Breeding goals included a low body weight, good ear veins, and low inbreeding coefficients.[2]

In 1992, the first colony of barrier-bred, microbiologically defined Göttingen minipigs were derived in Denmark. From this colony, Göttingen minipigs were provided for biomedical research performed throughout Europe and to a limited extent in North America. Beginning in 2003, a colony of Göttingen minipigs were established in the United States. Since 2010, the breed has also been available in Japan.[4] Global use of Göttingen minipigs for biomedical research has been increasing over the past two decades.

In the United States in the 2010s, Göttingen minipigs were soon purchased and bred locally to be sold as pets, in multiple locations. They are now a popular breed of pet pig, renowned for their small size.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Taking good care of Ellegaard Göttingen Minipigs®" (PDF). Ellegaard Göttingen Minipigs. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 April 2016. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
  2. ^ a b Bollen, PJA & Ellegaard, L.(1996). Developments in Breeding Göttingen Minipigs. In Tumbleson & Schook (eds.) Advances in Swine in Biomedical Research. New York: Plenum Press
  3. ^ a b "Legalize Mini Pigs As Pets -". Americanminipigassociation.com. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
  4. ^ a b "Ellegaard Göttingen Minipigs: Ellegaard Göttingen Minipigs". Minipigs.dk. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
  5. ^ McAnulty, PA, Dayan, AD, Ganderup, NC, & Hastings, KL. (2012). The Minipig in Biomedical Research. Boca Raton: CRC Press
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