An Ambrook tech worker leaves Brooklyn for hands-on training in hog slaughter and butchery — as it was practiced in the 16th century. 

Requiem for a Pig

Built on years of research, the federal agency’s new tool aims to help farmers reduce heat stress in the world’s most widely consumed animal.

Pigs Can’t Sweat, and It’s Costing Us Billions — Can USDA’s ‘HotHog’ App Keep Them Cool?

Consumers have shown they are willing to pay more for meat from happy livestock. New technology bears the promise of accurately assessing animal emotions.

AI Could Hold the Key to Improving Animal Welfare

Washington State University used CRISPR technology to produce pigs that were sold in sausage form. Is this a one-off, or a sign of things to come?

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Requiem for a Pig

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AI Could Hold the Key to Improving Animal Welfare

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