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Keeping Pigs Healthy

WEBKeep the animals safe from harm from their surroundings, such as building structures, equipment or other pigs. Keep out predators, parasites and vermin, which is vital to …

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Protecting Public Health Starts with Pig Health We Care

WEBDr. Odland grew up on a Minnesota sheep farm. Her passion for research led her to a master’s degree program at the University of Minnesota, where she is studying the …

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Benefits of Progress in Pig Farming

WEBBenefits of Progress. Over time, pig farming has evolved to incorporate new ways of managing herd health and preventing disease, better manure management, improved …

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Sustainable Pig Farming

WEBFor more than five decades we’ve been committed to sustainable pig farming and continuous improvement, and that commitment is stronger than ever. As an industry, we …

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Pork and Food Safety We Care

WEBProducing safe food requires education and training for anyone who comes in contact with pigs. We have a dedicated set of practices in place to guarantee pigs are handled …

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America’s Pig Farmers We Care

WEBFarming is our way of life – 98% of America’s pig farms are family owned. The future of our farms, large and small, is tied to the land and to the health of animals in our care. Our …

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Animal Well-being for Pigs We Care

WEBWe are committed to: Providing feed, water and an environment that promotes well-being. Providing proper care, handling and transportation at each stage of life. Protecting pig …

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About the We Care Commitment

WEBThe We Care commitment was launched in 2008 as a way to promote responsibility across every aspect of pork production. Developed by pig farmers and operated by the National …

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Embracing Innovation in Pig Farming

WEBThe U.S. pork industry partnered with Ripe.io to enable pig farmers to use blockchain to monitor, evaluate and continuously improve their sustainability practices related to We …

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Pig Farming and the Environment We Care

WEBWe are committed to: Managing manure as a valuable resource and using it in a manner that protects air and water quality, while enhancing soil health. Using buffer strips and …

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Pork Industry Oversight We Care

WEBOccupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) OSHA was created in 1970 to ensure safe and healthful working conditions by setting and enforcing standards and by …

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Our Ethical Principles We Care

WEBOur Community. As good neighbors and responsible citizens, pig farmers are dedicated to giving back and making our communities even stronger. Six ethical principles guide the …

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Pork and Public Health We Care

WEBPublic Health. The U.S. food supply has earned a global reputation for its safety, and pig farmers have contributed to that standard. As farmers, we rigorously test technologies, …

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Pork Industry Quality and Training Programs We Care

WEBPQA Plus is a comprehensive food safety and animal well-being education, training and certification program. It is one of our most successful efforts and has become a model …

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About U.S. Pig Farms We Care

WEBTypes of U.S. Pig Farms. Today, there are more than 60,000 pig farms in the United States. They include a variety of farm sizes and types, and they raise pork to meet a wide …

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Food Safety is a Daily Focus on Pig Farms

WEBFood Safety is a Daily Focus at Dykhuis Farms. Farming was different more than 30 years ago when Joe Dykhuis grew up on a pig farm in Hamilton, Michigan. Back then, in the …

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Every Day on the Farm

WEBEvery Day on the Farm. Decades of improvements in daily pig farming practices have resulted in better health and better conditions for both animals and people on the farm. …

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Protecting the Environment on Pig Farms

WEBThe goal is to protect the environment both now and for the long-run. “The environment around our farms is where our children breathe the air, drink the water and play on the …

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