A Canadian project to create genetically-modified pigs whose
waste is less harmful to lakes and rivers has had its funding
cut, before the animals could be commercialised.
The "Enviropigs" project began in 1999 with the objective of
creating an animal that digests its feed more efficiently than
naturally-bred pigs. Eight generations of the pig were produced,
and the current herd is 16 animals strong, but the association of
farmers that sponsored the project, Ontario Pork, has now
pulled its funding.