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The JBS USA Worthington, Minnesota pork production facility voluntarily suspended operations on April 20 in an effort to combat the spread of coronavirus. It has since announced a limited reopening of the facility to provide producers with a humane euthanasia option for market hogs during the coronavirus pandemic.
Recent U.S. pork plant closures and reduced production levels at pork processing facilities across the country have left American producers with few options for market-ready hogs. Humane depopulation and proper disposal is the unfortunate last resort for some producers.
“While our focus is on getting the Worthington facility back to work on behalf of our team members producing food for the nation, we believe we have a responsibility to step up when our producer partners are in need,” said Bob Krebs, President of JBS USA Pork.
A reduced staff of approximately 10 to 20 team members will facilitate and manage the humane euthanasia process in partnership with federal, state and local veterinary officials. The company anticipates that approximately 13,000 hogs could be euthanized per day. Hog carcasses will be rendered, sent to landfills, composted or buried.
April 29, 2020/ JBS USA/ United States.
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