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At Home Animal Processing

PigThe COVID-19 pandemic has caused supply chain disruptions to nearly every commodity, including the swine industry. This has left many producers searching for alternative strategies to market their livestock and consumers seeking alternative sources for meat. One option that can be considered is butchering pigs at home. Producers with market-ready hogs can sell live pigs to consumers for home slaughtering and processing. 

This guidance is intended to instruct on proper techniques that will, if done correctly, result in humane and safe slaughter at home, as well as safe meat products. If not done correctly, this process can pose significant risks to personal safety, animal welfare and meat safety. 

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