The National Pork Producers Council  issued a statement this week saying undercover video from a Wyoming hog farm released  by an animal rights group shows practices that are abhorrent to U.S. pork producers. The National Pork Producers Council says it condemns such actions, which are not in accord with the U.S. pork industry’s best practices that are exemplified in its Pork Quality Assurance Plus program.

May 8, 2012

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NPPC Issues Statement on Latest Hidden Pig Video

The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) has issued the following statement on the latest hidden pig video:

 “Undercover video from a Wyoming hog farm released today by an animal rights group shows practices that are abhorrent to U.S. pork producers. The National Pork Producers Council condemns such actions, which are not in accord with the U.S. pork industry’s best practices that are exemplified in its Pork Quality Assurance Plus program.

“Providing humane and compassionate care for their pigs at every stage of life is one of the ethical principles to which U.S. pork producers adhere. U.S. pork producers are committed to caring for animals in a way that protects their well-being. Just as it is to others, mistreatment of animals is appalling to pork producers. We do not defend and will not accept mistreatment of animals.

“NPPC understands that the farm in question is taking immediate steps to address the situation, including an unannounced inspection of the facility by the farm’s consulting veterinarian. Individuals responsible for willful abuse of animals must be held accountable.”

 

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