The COVID-19 pandemic was a shock to the livestock supply chain. When processing plants had to shut down due to outbreaks, it didn't just impact the amount of meat on the grocery store shelves. Animals had nowhere to go. That backlog can lead to overcrowding in the barns, which would lead to animal welfare issues. The best practice to solve that is euthanization and proper disposal of the animal. Keri Retallick, executive vice president of the Wisconsin Pork Association, says it's an unfortunate situation, but necessary.

The COVID-19 pandemic was a shock to the livestock supply chain. When processing plants had to shut down due to outbreaks, it didn't just impact the amount of meat on the grocery store shelves. Animals had nowhere to go. That backlog can lead to overcrowding in the barns, which would lead to animal welfare issues. The best practice to solve that is euthanization and proper disposal of the animal. Keri Retallick, executive vice president of the Wisconsin Pork Association, says it's an unfortunate situation, but necessary.

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