At the grocery store many different meats are available from hogs, such as bacon, ham, pork chops, roasts, spare ribs, tenderloin, ground pork and sausage. The appearance of a hog farm is very unique. Often passers by can see farmers spreading manure on the fields, large storage bins where the hog feed is kept, barns where the hogs are housed, and the farmhouse. Hogs make noises just like other animals. These animals make loud squealing sounds.
Hogs are very susceptible to diseases.
Many thousands of dollars are invested in a hog herd to prevent diseases from infecting the herd. Almost everything that comes in contact with these animals and could transfer diseases to them is disinfected regularly. This includes including the worker s clothing, vehicles, and any other equipment that is used around the animals. Sows are kept clean and all dead animal carcasses are disposed of immediately in an appropriate manner. Making friends with your farm neighbor and keeping in touch with them will add to a good neighbor relationship.