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Designated pathogen-free sow and piglets

Designated pathogen-free sow and piglets in indoor pen.

A designated pathogen-free sow and piglets in Living Cell Technologies pathogen-free facility. The sow is a descendant of pigs originally from the Auckland Islands.

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