Pigs Could Save the World!

It may sound like a silly statement, but hear me out. Pigs are incredible animals that could not only save the world, but also improve the lives of people all over the planet.

There are many reasons why pigs could save the world. For one, they are incredibly efficient at turning food into meat. Pigs can convert feed into meat at a rate of 6 to 1, which is much better than cows or chickens. This means that raising pigs could help to reduce the amount of food wasted each year.

In addition to their efficiency as meat producers, pigs are also great recyclers. They can eat almost anything, including rotten fruits and vegetables, spoiled grains, and even animal waste. This makes them ideal for using in sustainable agriculture systems.

Pigs also have an amazing ability to digest soil-based compost, which helps to improve soil quality and fertility. By creating pig-friendly compost piles and using the manure as fertilizer, farmers can increase crop yields while reducing their need for synthetic fertilizers and pesticides.

Pigs can also play a role in disease control. They are very good at detecting and eliminating disease-causing pests and pathogens from agricultural ecosystems. In fact, some experts believe that pigs could be used to help control outbreaks of deadly pandemics like Ebola and Zika virus.

Finally, pigs can provide much-needed income opportunities for rural families living in poverty. Pig farming is a very profitable enterprise, especially when done on a small scale. This can help families to break the cycle of poverty and improve their quality of life.

So overall, pigs really do have the potential to save the world! Not only are they great at recycling resources and controlling diseases, but they also provide much-needed income opportunities for rural communities. So let's all do our part to raise more pigs and help make our planet a better place!

Mutant Pig Found in Woods Near Salem, Oregon

On the morning of November 3, 2017, a wild pig was discovered in the woods near Salem, Oregon with a large deformity on its back. The pig had apparently been born with a massive tumor on its back that measured approximately 4 ft. in diameter.

Oregon State University Professor Emeritus Bob Van Dyke, who has been studying feral pigs in Oregon for over 35 years, says that he has never seen anything like it. "This is definitely a mutant pig," said Van Dyke. "I've never seen anything like it before."

Though there is no reported evidence of human interference with the pig, some are skeptical and believe that it may have been bred intentionally for use as a "freak show" attraction. Local resident Curtiss Cressy says, "It's not natural. There's no way something like that could happen naturally."

Whatever the cause of the deformity, the fate of the mutant pig is uncertain. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has stated that they are not currently equipped to deal with such an anomaly and will be consulting with experts to determine what should be done with it.

California Company Recalls Pork from All Stores Over Pig Virus Scare

A California-based company has issued a voluntary recall of all pork products from its stores after a pig virus was detected at one of the supplier farms.

Officials with the company say that the pig virus, which is called Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDV), has not been found in any of their stores or products, but they are taking precautionary measures to ensure the safety of their customers.

The PEDV is a highly contagious virus that has killed millions of pigs in the United States since it was first identified in 2013. It is not harmful to humans, but it can be deadly to pigs.

This is not the first time that a company has recalled pork over concerns about the PEDV. In February, Walmart pulled pork products from over 100 stores in six states after the virus was detected at a supplier farm.

Many consumers are concerned about contracting the virus, and some have expressed frustration that more information about where and how the virus was detected has not been released.

The company says that it is working with state and federal officials to investigate the source of the virus and that it will provide more information as it becomes available.

USDA Plans to Import 1,000 Pigs from Canada to Help Control Disease Outbreak

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it plans to import 1,000 pigs from Canada in an effort to control a disease outbreak.

The disease, Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS), has been affecting herds in the United States for several years. The virus is highly contagious and causes reproductive problems in pigs, as well as respiratory issues.

The USDA has been working with the Canadian government to secure the pigs, and the animals are expected to arrive in the United States later this month. The agency said that the pigs will be placed in quarantine facilities and will not be released into the general population.

The importation of the pigs is just one part of the USDA's plan to control the PRRS outbreak. The agency is also working with veterinarians and pig farmers to improve biosecurity measures and reduce the spread of the virus.

Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) is a highly contagious virus that affects pigs. The virus can cause reproductive problems in pigs, as well as respiratory issues.

The USDA has been working with the Canadian government to secure 1,000 pigs infected with PRRS. The pigs will be placed in quarantine facilities and will not be released into the general population.

Iowa Farmer Discovers Unusual Piglet and Decides to Keep Her

When Iowa farmer John D'Amico went out to feed his pigs one day, he found an unexpected addition to the group. A small black piglet was huddled among her larger siblings, but there was something different about her. She was missing an ear.

D'Amico could have easily disposed of the strange little piglet, but something made him decide to keep her. And so began the unlikely friendship between D'Amico and his little one-eared piglet.

Piglets are usually weaned at around six weeks old, but this little one needed a bit more help. D'Amico bottle-fed her and gave her plenty of love and attention. The two grew inseparable, and the farmer even started calling her "Lucky" because she was such a lucky find.

As she grew older, it became clear that Lucky was not like other pigs. She was smarter and more curious than the others, and loved to explore her surroundings. She also loved to play and would often race around the farm with D'Amico's dog Rusty.

Now ten months old, Lucky is a healthy and happy pig who loves spending time with her human friend John. And despite her unusual appearance, she's just like any other pig – except for that one missing ear!