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Despite a sharp decline shortly after the start of the pandemic, hog slaughter rates were above or close to 2019 rates for the remainder of 2020

by Samantha Padilla
2/24/2022

Animal Products
Farm Economy

Line chart showing the percent change in weekly hog slaughter rates from 2019-20, showing a sharp drop off starting in mid-March 2020 when the outbreak was labeled a pandemic.

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The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic sparked a sharp decline in U.S. hog slaughter rates but each region recovered differently.

Despite a sharp decline shortly after the start of the pandemic, hog slaughter rates were above or close to 2019 rates for the remainder of 2020

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