Hog-Handling Update: Tips for better pig handling. by Dr. Matt Ritter

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Hog-Handling Update is a monthly email newsletter hosted by Dr. Matt Ritter, a swine technical consultant with Elanco Animal Health, who shares practical approaches to address pre-slaughter stress.

Transport and handling losses cost the U.S. pork industry an estimated $100 million annually.¹ With so much at risk, understanding pig handling is more important than ever.

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The author of the Hog-Handling Update, Dr. Matt Ritter, is a swine technical consultant with Elanco. With hands-on experience loading more than 50,000 pigs and a Ph.D. in pre-slaughter stress, Dr. Ritter combines academic and practical approaches to advancing the industry's knowledge.

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¹ Ellis, M., McKeith, F., Hamilton, D., Bertol, T., and Ritter, M. 2003. "Analysis of the current situation: what do downers cost the industry and what can we do about it?" Proceedings of the 4th American Meat Science Association Pork Quality Symposium: 1-3.

HHU.com May-2010