Micro YucatanTM Miniature Swine

Background

  • Domesticated miniature swine.
  • Sinclair acquired the micro-Yucatan colony from Charles River Laboratories (CRL).

Origin

  • micro-Yucatan have the same origin as the Yucatan miniature swine.
  • 25 animals imported into the United States in 1960.
  • Developed at Colorado State University with funding from the Kroc Foundation.
  • Introduction of a small Yucatan boar from Thompson Research to the CSU breeding program resulting in “Martha”, the first micro-sized Yucatan.
  • CRL assumed the breeding of the micro-Yucatan in 1985
  • Sinclair assumed production of the colony in 2002.
  • The colony is located in Windham, ME.
  • The colony is closed and fully pedigreed.

Characteristics

  • Purpose-bred, socialized, and vaccinated.
  • Darkly pigmented skin with little or no hair.
  • Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) spontaneous model available.
  • Free from common domestic swine diseases; e.g. leptospirosis, brucellosis, pseudorabies, transmissible gastroenteritis, porcine reproductive respiratory syndrome, toxoplasmosis, etc.
  • Particularly known for their docile temperament and ease of handling.
  • Well adapted to the laboratory environment and very useful when only limited space is available.

Additional Resources:
 Growth Charts
 Literature Sheet
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