Straight Talk from the Farm

When pork producers decide to euthanize a pig it is not entered into lightly.  The pork industry condemns willful abuse of any animal. Pork producers are committed to care for animals in a way that protects their well-being and as an industry there are educations and training programs – including Pork Quality Assurance Plus® -- to ensure that this takes place. 

The bottom line is that pigs are a producers livelihood.  It is how they provide for their families.  Euthanizing a pig isn't something that is entered into lightly.