The miniature swine is a remodeling species with trabecular as well as intra-cortical remodeling. Adult body size is similar to humans. Bone development is well documented in miniature swine. Miniature swine is the species of choice for trans-dermal drug delivery. Histomorphometry parameters are well documented.
Miniature swine are also an excellent model for atherosclerosis and diabetes.
Miniature swine can be used as a dual animal model of osteoporosis. Osteoporosis studies using miniature swine are more cost efficient than with monkeys.