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USMARC swine division sets standard for ‘We Care’ pork initiative

Kristen Sindelar
Jun 30, 2023
Jun 30, 2023

USMARC swine unit 1.jpg — A piglet smiles happily at the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) near Clay Center, Neb.
Submitted photo courtesy of USMARC

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“We Care” is the slogan of pork producers across the U.S.

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USMARC swine unit 2.jpg — Litters of piglets are kept together as much as possible at USMARC.
Submitted photo courtesy of USMARC

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Animal research center in Clay County a hidden national treasure

“It’s amazing how this is a national treasure if you are in an agricultural circle, but people in Hastings—which is right there—don’t know it even exists."

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Food waste can be staple in livestock diets

About 30 tons of waste is processed at the Nevada farm. This accounts for only about 7% of the food waste Las Vegas accumulates per day.

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Reporter Kristen Sindelar has loved agriculture her entire life, coming from a diversified farm with three generations working side-by-side in northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at Kristen.Sindelar@midwestmessenger.com.