In 2025, U.S. hog and pig operations had 15,308,600 post-weaning deaths. That is up 756,700 head or 5.2% from 2024.

A wild hog, or wild boar, in its natural habitat. These omnivorous animals have a strong sense of smell and sharp tusks used for defense.© Mircea Costina/Shutterstock.com Headlines on problems caused ...

As of Dec.1, there were 75.5 million hogs and pigs on U.S. farms, up 1% from December 2024 and up slightly from Sept. 1, according to the Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report published Dec. 23 by the U.S.