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Huge Public Input in New Swine Slaughter Inspection Changes

USDA is modernizing its swine slaughter inspection system -- after consideration of tens of thousands of public comments.

PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and Mindy Brashears, Deputy Undersecretary for Food Safety
 

Source: USDA

 

 

 

 

 


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Season 6, Episode 8: National Swine Health Strategy Coming Soon

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Pork producers say herd health is essential to the long-term success of the industry, and that message is driving the National Swine Health Strategy, a comprehensive plan set to be finalized this spring. Dr. Meredith Behr Petersen, director of swine health at the National Pork Board, outlines the timeline leading up to the plan’s final approval set for this spring and the steps involved in identifying producer priorities. She also explains how producers and the broader industry can align around the strategy to strengthen herd health and profitability.