Any of various animals that constitute the family Suidae and comprise stout-bodied, short-legged omnivorous mammals with thick skin, usually covered with coarse bristles, a rather long mobile snout, and small tail. Included are the genera Babyrousa, Phacochoerus (wart hogs), and Sus, the latter containing the domestic pig (see SUS SCROFA).
    

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A statue of a hog with litter of suckling piglets. Pencil drawing by W. Ottley.

The London Hospital, Whitechapel: seen from the northern side of the Whitechapel Road. Wood engraving, after an engraving of c.1753.

A postcard illustrating a variety of good luck charms. Chromolithograph.

3D print of vessels of a healthy mini pig eye.

Worming is now easier than ever : [introducing the new Panacur 7-day wormer] / [Hoechst Animal Health.]

The statue of a lively, leaping pig. Engraving by I. Frezza after G.E. Morghen (?).

A prize boar. Etching by E. Hacker, ca 1867, after E. Corbet.

Devon drench : a famous and invaluable remedy for the disorders of horses, cattle, sheep, pigs : Especially so for red water, scouring, cold, colic and influenza, milk fever, costiveness, etc. : also as a cleansing drench for cows and ewes after calving and lambing and preventative of milk fever.

Worm powders : for pigs : for directions for use see inside lid.

Pigs and a litter of piglets, surrounded by vignettes showing the use of porcine products. Coloured engraving by Badoureau, ca. 1848, after P.A. Belin and C. Bethmont.

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The statue of a lively, leaping pig. Engraving by I. Frezza after G.E. Morghen (?).

A prize boar. Etching by E. Hacker, ca 1867, after E. Corbet.

Devon drench : a famous and invaluable remedy for the disorders of horses, cattle, sheep, pigs : Especially so for red water, scouring, cold, colic and influenza, milk fever, costiveness, etc. : also as a cleansing drench for cows and ewes after calving and lambing and preventative of milk fever.

Worm powders : for pigs : for directions for use see inside lid.

Pigs and a litter of piglets, surrounded by vignettes showing the use of porcine products. Coloured engraving by Badoureau, ca. 1848, after P.A. Belin and C. Bethmont.