'Apocalypse Pig' threatens United States, worse than Covid

Published 2021년 10월 22일

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The United States is facing a 'pork apocalypse' due to a disrupted supply chain and inflation caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, further aggravated by a California law that mandates special standards for new sows. This law requires pigs to have adequate space, a significant increase from previous cramped conditions, leading to a scarcity of pigs and a potential removal of bacon from dinner tables. The lack of preparation within the pig industry and a short implementation time of the rules have led to this crisis, with agricultural economists predicting an annual increase in pork prices of around US$ 8, impacting low-income Americans and the limited access to nutrition for residents. A similar crisis has been observed in Britain due to a shortage of pork butchers.

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Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - The supply of pork which is endangered is causing the United States (US) to experience the 'apocalypse of pork'. It can be said that this is worse than Covid-19 because it involves people's favorite food ingredients. This phenomenon is an increase in the price of pork is predicted to increase. That's because of the disrupted supply chain and inflation triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic. This problem is further exacerbated by the issuance of a law related to special standards for new sows created in California, the state with the largest pig consumption. Pregnant pigs should be given adequate space, at least 24 square feet in the pen. Previously pregnant sows were only placed in cages measuring 7 by 2 feet. This cage can provide space for the sow to eat, stand, sit, and lie down. But pregnant pigs have no room to walk, move freely, socialize, and turn around. It was considered cruel. "Some pork producers won't let sows turn around," said Josh Balk, vice ...

Source: Cnbcindonesia