These guinea pig farmers say eating the furry rodents — a common source of protein in many countries — is more socially and ethically responsible than consuming other types of meat.

Guinea pig meat is great in tomato-based stews and goes down well at dinner parties. She said: "Because it's quite meaty and solid, it goes well with those more acidy foods, so a tomato-based ...

A retired couple are farming guinea pigs in order to kill and eat them in what they describe as a sustainable way of consuming meat. Rees and Col Campbell have been engaging in the practice at ...

According to the agriculture ministry, guinea-pig meat has more protein and less fat than chicken or pork, let alone red meats. Now, one cuy will easily feed a family of four.

More likely, though, the pigs will fly in the other direction, from the mature meat market of America, which has seen consumption shrink for four consecutive years according to the Department of ...

Developed in 2004 by the National Institute of Agrarian Innovation, this breed was created to meet the high demand for guinea pig meat across the nation. Guinea pigs have been central to the ...

A guinea pig dish is ready to be served to a customer at a restaurant in Lima, Peru, Oct. 3, 2024. Guinea pigs, locally known as 'cuy,' have been traditionally raised for meat consumption since ...

Meat from pigs infected with the new H1N1 virus shouldn't be used for human consumption, the World Health Organization cautioned on Wednesday, adding it was drawing up guidelines to protect ...