June Knox - V.I.P. 3/1/2006
	June Knox was a very special lady throughout her fifteen years of being involved with potbellied pigs. (More information...)

THE DUCHESS FUND 2004 REVIEW 1/1/2004

In June of this year, the Duchess Fund again sponsored the attendance of swine expert, Bruce Lawhorn, DVM, MS of Texas A&M University at the Sixth Annual Pet Pig Symposium at Iowa State University. This was hosted by John Carr, BVSc, DPM, PhD, MRCVS, who did a marvelous job. This was an awesome symposium with great speakers and many interesting and unusual surgeries. It really is encouraging to see this kind of education happening every year to benefit our pet pigs.  (More information...)

DUCHESS FUND SPONSORS/ATTENDS 5TH ANNUAL POTBELLIED PIG SYMPOSIUM 6/2/2003
	MAY 2-4, 2003, NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY The Duchess Fund sponsored the attendance of Dr. Bruce Lawhorn of Texas A&M University once again this year. Pigs as Pets Association symposium was held at North Carolina State University which included wet labs for the veterinarians as well as lectures for veterinarians and pig owners.  (More information...)

THE DUCHESS FUND SPONSORS DR. BRUCE LAWHORN AT SYMPOSIUM 2003 1/1/2003
	Last year, Pigs As Pets Association annual symposium was held in Ft. Meyers, Florida where veterinarians and pet pig owners gathered for a spectacular weekend. The Duchess Fund sponsored Dr. Bruce Lawhorn's attendance.  (More information...)

THE DUCHESS FUND SPONSORS DR. BRUCE LAWHORN AT SYMPOSIUM 2002 1/1/2002
	Last year, the Duchess Fund was honored to sponsor the attendance of Dr. Bruce Lawhorn at the national potbellied pig Symposium in Ft. Myers, Florida on the week end of April 19,th. On Saturday morning at the Holiday Inn in Ft. Myers, Dr. Lawhorn spoke to pet and shelter owners and rescue volunteers. He was introduced as follows: (More information...)

THE DUCHESS FUND™ HAS "RECORD" YEAR!!!!!! 6/1/2000

Barbara Baker, President and Founder of The Duchess Fund announced the results of the first year of operation. The Fund is now a charitable, non-profit corporation, The new web site is up and running containing the medical data base and Dr. Michelle Brush, DVM, a Cornell University graduate, has joined the panel. Most importantly, their work is helping to make a difference in the health and care of potbellied pigs everywhere! (More information...)

DUCHESS FUND RELEASES THE MEDICAL PROCEDURE VIDEO WE HAVE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR! 2/15/2000 11:47:35 AM
	• Now available for purchase at only $59.95! • This video includes neuters, spays, blood withdrawal, hoof trim, tusk trim, and entropion.  (More information...)

Database Makes the Treating of Pet Pigs Less Perplexing 2/15/2000 11:39:52 AM

As the internet grows by leaps and bounds, so too does an interest in everything previously inaccessible and exotic. That includes exotic pets. But with this new trend in companion animals comes new responsibilities. Tellingly, the trade in exotic pets frequently has led to dangerous encounters, disappointment, and abandoned pets. It is also leaving many veterinarians confused as to how to care for animals for which there are few case histories, little research, and no veterinary specialties. Potbellied pigs are one example of this predicament: veterinarians usually are at a loss as to how to deal with the health problems of these animals.  (More information...)