The genome of the pig (Sus scrofa) comprises 18 autosomes, with X and Y sex chromosomes. The genome size is similar to that of human and is estimated at 2.7Gb. There is extensive conserved homology with the human genome. The pig is a member of the artiodactyls, (cloven-hoofed mammal), which are an evolutionary clade distinct from the primates and rodents. It is an important model for human health particularly for understanding complex traits such as obesity and cardiovascular disease.The funding for the clone based sequencing project at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute runs to 31.12.09. In the time remaining we anticipate further refinement to the fingerprint map and sequence coverage of >90% of the genome.

Physical Mapping Project
clone mapping overview end sequencing overview pig map in Pre-Ensembl
Genome Sequencing Project
clone sequencing overview pig sequence in Ensembl
Current Sequencing Status 20-Mar-2010 Unfinished Finished Total   Sus scrofa 2,872,599,421 140,000,873 3,012,600,294
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