Everything But the Oink!

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1 Everything But the Oink! Pharmaceutical Industrial Quality Assurance

2 Everything but the OINK! Serving essential human needs. No other animal provides society with a wider range of products than the pig. Pigs are, of course, the source of high quality animal protein in the form of the widest and most varied range of food products available from any animal. By-products from pigs play a vital though less visible role in maintaining and improving the quality of human life. And new and different by-products from pigs are constantly being developed. Insulin from pigs is used in the treatment of diabetes... pig heart valves are used to replace damaged or diseased human heart valves... skin from pigs is used to treat severe burn victims. The amazing utility of the pig has motivated the saying, We use everything but the oink. A viable animal agriculture not only provides an abundant supply of vital nutrients found in meat, but is also a ready source of essential and useful by-products that humanity depends on extensively. Shown here are some of the important medical and industrial products we get from pigs. ADRENAL GLANDS OVARIES STOMACH PANCREAS GLAND HEART PITUITARY GLAND INTESTINES SPLEEN LIVER GALL BLADDER HYPOTHALAMUS GLAND THYROID GLAND 61

3 Pharmaceutical By-Products Pharmaceuticals rank second only to meat itself in the important contributions pigs make to society. Rapidly advancing science and technology are continually adding to the list of life-supporting and life-saving products derived from the incredible pig. Pigs are powerful medicine: All told, pigs are a source of nearly 40 drugs and pharmaceuticals. ADRENAL GLANDS Corticosteroids Cortisone Epinephrine Norepinephrine BLOOD Blood Fibrin Fetal Pig Plasma Plasmin BRAIN Cholesterol Hypothalamus GALL BLADDER Chenodeoxychlolic Acid HEART Heart Valves Pig heart valves, specially preserved and treated, are surgically implanted in humans to replace heart valves weakened by disease or injury. Since the first operation in 1971, tens of thousands of pig heart valves have been successfully implanted in human recipients of all ages. INTESTINES Enterogastrone Heparin Secretin LIVER Desiccated Liver OVARIES Estrogens Progesterone Relaxin PANCREAS GLAND Insulin Glucagon Lipase Pancreatin Trypsin Chymotrypsin Pig pancreas glands are an important source of insulin hormone used to treat diabetics. Pig insulin is especially important because its chemical structure most nearly resembles that of humans. SKIN Porcine Burn Dressings Gelatin SPLEEN Splenin Fluid 62

4 STOMACH Pepsin Mucin Intrinsic Factor THYROID GLAND Thyroxin Calcitonin Thyroglobin Specially selected and treated pig skin, because of its similarity to human skin, is used in treating massive burns in humans, injuries that have removed large areas of skin and in healing persistent skin ulcers. PINEAL GLAND Melatonin PITUITARY GLAND ACTH-Adrenocorticotropic Hormone ADH-Antidiuretic Hormone Oxytocin Prolactin TSH-Thyroid Stimulating Hormone 63

5 Industrial By-Products Pigs also make a very significant contribution to the world of industrial and consumer products. Pig byproducts are sources of chemicals used in the manufacture of a wide range of products which cannot be duplicated by syntheses. And of course, pigskin is used extensively as high quality leather for clothing, shoes, handbags, sporting goods, upholstery - the list goes on and on. BLOOD Sticking Agent Leather Treating Agents Plywood Adhesive Protein Source in Feeds Fabric Printing & Dyeing BRAINS Cholesterol BONES & SKIN Glue Pigskin Garments, Gloves & Shoes Footballs DRIED BONES Buttons Bone China BONE MEAL Mineral Source in Feed Fertilizer Porcelain Enamel Glass Water Filters GALL STONES Ornaments FATTY ACIDS & GLYCERINE Insecticides Floor Waxes Weed Killers Water-Proofing Agents Lubricants Cement Oil Polishes Fiber Softeners Rubber Crayons Cosmetics Chalk Antifreeze Phonograph Records Nitroglycerine Matches Plastics Putty Plasticizers Paper Sizing Printing Rollers Insulation Cellophane Linoleum MEAT SCRAPS Commercial Feeds Feed for Pets HAIR Artist Brushes Insulation Upholstery 64

6 Quality Assurance Commitment to a Quality Product Canadian pork producers want to ensure that domestic and international customers can buy Canadian pork secure in the knowledge that they are purchasing a safe and wholesome product. To ensure the consistent production of quality pork, the Canadian Quality Assurance program (CQA) was developed. This industry-driven program, owned by the Canadian Pork Council (CPC), is designed to address the issue of food safety, starting with on-farm practices. It is based on HACCP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points. HACCP is an internationally-recognized, science-based system designed to identify and prevent physical, chemical and microbial hazards in the food chain. HACCP sets the standard for the food safety of meat products worldwide. Commitment to the Environment Pork producers are committed to preserving a clean environment. The key to running a successful hog operation is to institute a well-designed manure management program that incorporates respect for the environment. Manure is a resource for the soil. Manure must be incorporated into soil away from lakes or streams and at proper application rates. Soil and manure tests can help producers determine how much manure should be added to their land. Producers are also paying careful attention to lagoon construction, using correct design and materials and building where soils are least likely to conduct seepage to avoid water contamination. To minimize odour, manure must be incorporated into the soil as soon as possible after spreading. Some producers are moving to direct injection of manure into soil, a process which can help to decrease odour. Timing application to minimize the effects of odour can be the cornerstone of good neighbour and community relations. Commitment to Animal Care The pork industry is committed to the humane rearing, handling and care of pigs. In addition, the proper care of animals is essential to achieving a quality product and running efficient, profitable operations. Codes of Practice, which are designed to be used as educational tools to promote sound husbandry and welfare practices, have been developed for the care and handling of all farm animals. 65