Definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in raising hogs and pigs. These establishments may include farming activities, such as breeding, farrowing, and the raising of weanling pigs, feeder pigs, or market size hogs (Source: NAICS). The Hog and Pig Farming industry is not responsible for the production of processed or packaged meat. This industry ends at the point when the livestock is sold or transferred off the farm. Pigs and Hogs are common names for members of the Suidae family of animals. They have cloven hooves, short legs and a snout used for digging. The term ‘pig’ usually refers to the domestic mammal, Sus scrofa domesticus when it is young or small. ‘Hog’ is the name typically given to domesticated pigs that weigh more than 120 pounds.

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Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure (including averages), technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic location.