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1. wwwnc.cdc.gov › eid › articleGeographic Disparities in Domestic Pig Population Exposure to ...

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   Mar 11, 2024 · The group demonstrating the highest seroreactivity rate (>40%), corresponded to the furthest sites from Conakry: Boffa (55.32%) in the northwest part of Guinea, Nzérékoré (40.5%), and Koulé (83.7%) in the southeast part of Guinea.

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3. onlinelibrary.wiley.com › doi › fullSerological evidence of exposure to ebolaviruses in domestic ...

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   Oct 18, 2019 · To determine whether pigs from Guinea have also been exposed to ebolaviruses, we collected 308 serum samples from pigs in local pig farms around Conakry between October and December 2017 and tested for the presence of ebolavirus-specific IgG using various serological assays.

   • Author: Kerstin Fischer, Alimou Camara, Cécile Troupin, Sarah K. Fehling, Thomas Strecker, Martin H. Groschu...

   • Publish Year: 2020

4. wwwnc.cdc.gov › eid › articleGeographic Disparities in Domestic Pig Population Exposure to ...

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   Although pigs are naturally susceptible to Reston virus and experimentally to Ebola virus (EBOV), their role in Orthoebolavirus ecology remains unknown. We tested 888 serum samples collected from pigs in Guinea dur-ing 2017–2019 (between the 2013–16 epidemic and its resurgence in 2021) by indirect ELISA against the EBOV nucleoprotein.

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6. theconversation.com › why-more-people-in-africaWhy more people in Africa should farm guinea pigs for food

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   Jan 10, 2019 · Guinea pigs are native to South America. In Peru they call them “cuyes”, but the animal has many different names all over the world. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), farmers call...

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7. www.rspca.org.uk › pets › rodentsKeeping Guinea Pigs As Pets | RSPCA - RSPCA - rspca.org.uk

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   Read our expert pet care information to find out more about the needs of guinea pigs, including their: environment. diet. behaviour. company. health and welfare. You can also download our booklet on how to take care of your guinea pigs.

8. www.livescience.com › 50658-guinea-pig-factsGuinea Pig Facts - Live Science

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   Apr 29, 2015 · Guinea pigs, also called cavies, are a domesticated species of rodent (Cavia porcellus). They were originally native to South America. However, they have been popular for thousands of years as...

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   What is a guinea pig?

   • Here’s how it works. Guinea pigs, also called cavies, are a domesticated species of rodent (Cavia porcellus). They were originally native to South America. However, they have been popular for thousands of years as pets and as food, and this species no longer exists in the wild. The Incas domesticated Guinea pigs more than 3,000 years ago.

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   Where do guinea pigs come from?

   • Guinea pigs are native to South America. In Peru they call them “cuyes”, but the animal has many different names all over the world. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), farmers call them “dende”, and we think this comes from the French name “Cochon d’Inde”, meaning “pig from India”. But they are not pigs, or from India or Guinea.

   Why more people in Africa should farm guinea pigs for food

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   Do guinea pigs grow in Africa?

   • For thousands of years South Americans have farmed guinea pigs - but this hasn’t taken root in most other parts of the world, including Africa. We spoke to Brigitte Maass about the opportunities that they offer as livestock and what challenges there are in producing them. What are guinea pigs? Guinea pigs are native to South America.

   Why more people in Africa should farm guinea pigs for food

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   Do guinea pigs gnaw?

   • Like other rodents, their teeth grow continuously, and Guinea pigs must chew or gnaw constantly to keep them from growing too long.

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   Why do African cavy producers need guinea pigs?

   • We brought together people from African and South American countries. This allowed African cavy producers to piggyback on the experiences and advances in South America and save time in improving cavy production and marketing. Guinea pigs are a good livestock choice and don’t compete with humans for their food.

   Why more people in Africa should farm guinea pigs for food

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   What are guinea pigs used for?

   • According to Vanderlip, since the 1800s, Guinea pigs have been used in laboratories to study nutrition, genetic, toxicology and pathology. "Guinea pigs have done more than their fair share to contribute to medical science and to the health and well-being of humans and animals worldwide," she wrote.

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10. www.four-paws.org › guinea-pigs-their-historyGuinea Pigs – Their History - FOUR PAWS International ...

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    Jul 29, 2019 · The name 'guinea pig' can be traced back to their original price in 16th-century England, where they could be bought for one guinea each. But why “pig”? Some people believe it’s because they resemble small pigs, and this seems to be borne out by the names guinea pigs are given in other languages.