The National Pork Board hosted a rare Sunday afternoon webinar to outline recommended methods for the emergency mass euthanasia and disposal of pigs. Coronavirus has resulted processing plant closures and slowdowns resulting in this unparalleled situation. American Veterinary Medical Association recommendations for euthanasia include ‘last resort options’ like the use of captive bolt or carbon dioxide. Rendering, composting and deep burial were cited as options to manage the dead animals. “We’re in a really tough situation here and the only way we’re going to get through in the coming weeks is to all focus in on the work at hand,” said Bill Even, CEO, National Pork Board. “It’s easy to place blame in this sort of a situation, but the real enemy is the virus.”
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