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Domesticated in Western Asia and Europe. Domestic pig originates from the Eurasian wild boar. -
All restrictions of consumption of pork were dropped -
Early explores and and settlers brought swine to the U.S as a source of food -
Pigs were used medical research (pharmacology, toxicology, & etc.) -
In the 1990’s pigs were determined that they are perhaps the smartest, cleanest domestic animal. A sign of their cleverness came from medical experiments. -
Swines became popular as pets -
Some pigs were infected with swine flu and the disease was easily passed on though humans causing an outbreak to happen