Truth about Modern Pork Production

See the inside of a modern pork farm and learn how farmers care about animal wellbeing and the environment.

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Education

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• family
• farm
• pig
• pork
• animal
• welfare
• farming
• factory
• peta
• cruelty
• agriculture
• Missouri
• Humane
• Society

[AnimalLeftist]

So why has pork become tight, dry and tasteless? Do you use any growth promoting drugs? Since you say the public wants lean meat, how do you accomplish this?

[familyfarmer]

@AnimalLeftist We breed our pigs to be lean, it's all done through picking the right genetic line. Certain breeds of hogs are leaner than others. The video highlights how and why we use medication to improve the quality of life for the pigs. Since today's pork is leaner it needs to be cooked slower and there are new cooking temperatures for pork, which are 145 degrees instead of 160. Lean meat will dry out if it is over cooked or cooked too fast.

[marcin97]

So before the finishing barn, these pigs live in those small confined cages with no access to outside, to free roaming?

[familyfarmer]

@marcin97 The answer to your question is no. The pigs only stay with their mothers in the pens until they are about 20 pounds, which takes approximately 3 weeks. At this time, the pigs are moved to a nursery where the temperature is maintained to aid the pigs in controlling their own body temperatures. Today's hogs have less body fat due to consumers wanting a leaner piece of pork, that's why it's so important for farmers to protect their pigs from harsh climates. Thanks for the question.

[wetsu01]

NO difference in this farm than the large scale one I have been in. Almost identical as a matter a fact! I think both parties are doing a super good job. Too bad some people get so narrow views of meat production facilities. I understand some cause there own grief...with having the wrong people working with animals. Causing alot of people to overreact about animal well being!

[familyfarmer]

@wetsu01 Thanks for your comment. I agree, farm size does not determine the quality of care given to animals. Scare tactics by special interest groups do not represent the truth in animal well being.

[littlesoulmd]

Nice video, I can see you take great pride in what you do!

[pandakorinx]

Thank you for this video. I am starting a small pig farm myself and this is really encouraging. Thanks

[Deanocub]

First of all thanks for the video. Thanks for giving all an insight into modern agriculture and the importance it has in all our lives. I am a former farmer who know lives in a capital city in the Midwest. It continues to amaze me how ignorant the American consumer is of where and how their food is produced. I am very disgusted with individuals and groups who claim inhumane treatment of animals when most livestock producers take as good of care of their animals as their family members. Thanks

[sammx137]

Great video!

Many people are many generations removed from farming and don't actually see what goes into producing quality products. People only see what the media and activist groups put out. Once again, great job!