Iowa Pork Producers Association’s Post

🎙️ Tune in for a deep dive into the meat industry's secrets! Glen Merzer's latest blog uncovers the truth behind slaughterhouses and meat toxins. You can read the blog here: https://lnkd.in/gZ5aJJz2 #animalcruelty #animalagriculture #meatrevelations

We rarely talk or think about the slaughterers. A meaningful sharing from an ex slaughterer who talk about Mr tel health and dissociation of death. When we practice mindfulness, we think about the connectedness of what we eat. Maybe you would like to try and think about your good choice. For your children for the environment-health and animal welfare.

If you are still eating meat: read this and learn

TEST LAB TUESDAY What are we testing in the lab today? – CHICKPEAS Chickpeas can be used in various foodstuffs. Hummus is probably one of the most common uses, made by grinding cooked chickpeas into a paste. Chickpeas are also used in various soups, chilis and stews and can also be popped and eaten like popcorn. There are also several byproducts of chickpeas – chickpea hay, husks, straw, culled chickpeas, bran from de-hulling – that are often used in animal feed. For this test, the SWECO Lab was asked to screen a ground chickpea byproduct using various meshes to determine the percentage splits of the customer’s materials. Multiple tests were run for each of their samples. This video shows one of those tests. #SWECO #TestLabTuesday #sift #sifter #screen #screening #screener #separator #separation #chickpeas

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Conditioner It can improve the pelleting property of the material, increase the output and save the energy consumption of the pellet mill, improve the life of the press rollers and ring die of the pellet mill; https://buff.ly/3WGU5k1 #VeterinaryDrugs #FermentProject #PelletMillProductionLine #PetFood #animalnutritionequipment #alimentnutrition #CleaningSecurity #GrindingMachinery

Our words shape our attitudes, and the language used and the contempt shown in this video is a clear symptom of a deeper problem: the failure to acknowledge dairy cows as sentient beings deserving of our respect. The lives of dairy cows are dedicated to generating income for farmers and providing valuable nutrition for consumers. However, videos like this pose a risk to the industry by unfairly tainting all dairy farmers with the same brush. Fostering a community among all dairy farmers that prioritizes compassion, education, and accountability for animal welfare is essential. This approach is crucial in preventing the spread of harmful attitudes and unacceptable behaviors within the industry. #dairyfarming #dairyindustry #stopthespread #languagematters #everycowcounts #dairycowwelfare https://lnkd.in/gUysszBS

Here's a great article by Ann Hess in National Hog Farmer covering the efforts of pork producers in addressing issues impacting the industry. A special thanks to Lori Stevermer, President of the National Pork Producers Council, and Rob Brenneman, Vice President, for their leadership. Their work in navigating through challenges such as Proposition 12, foreign animal disease prevention, and labor shortages is vital for the industry's sustainability. The discussions around the 2024 Farm Bill and the push for federal solutions to avoid a patchwork of state-by-state regulations highlight the importance of strategic action in the industry. As we stand at this crossroads, it's crucial to reflect on our collective priorities and strategies for the future. I'm interested in hearing your thoughts: ❓ What do you believe should be the foremost priority for the pork industry at this juncture? Your insights and perspectives are invaluable. #PorkIndustry #AgriculturePolicy #FarmBill2024 #SustainableFarming #FoodSecurity