Pharmaceuticals rank second only to meat itself in the important contributions hogs make to society. Rapidly advancing science and technology are continually adding to the list of life-supporting and lifesaving products derived from the incredible hog.
Hogs are powerful medicine. All told, hogs are a source of nearly 20 drugs and pharmaceuticals.
- Adrenal Glands
- Corticosteroids
- Cortisone
- Epinephrine
- Norepinephrine
- Blood
- Blood Albumens
- Blood Fibrin
- Fetal Pig Plasma
- Plasmin
- Brain
- Cholesterol
- Hypothalamus
- Gall Bladder
- Chenodeoxycholic Acid
- Heart
- Heart Valves
- Intestines
- Enterogastrone
- Heparin
- Secretin
- Liver
- Cholic Acid Catalase
- Desiccated Liver
- Ovaries
- Estrogens
- Progesterone
- Relaxin
- Pancreas Gland
- Kallikrein
- Glucagon
- Lipase
- Pancreatin
- Trypsin
- Chymotrypsin
- Pineal Gland
- Melatonin
- Skin
- Porcine Burn Dressings
- Gelatin
- Pituitary Gland
- ACTH – Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
- ADH – Antidiuretic Hormone
- Oxytocin
- Prolactin
- TSH – Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
- Spleen
- Splenic Fluid
- Stomach
- Pepsin
- Mucin
- Thyroid Gland
- Thyroxin
- Calcitonin
- Thyrogloblin
Hogs also make a very significant contribution to the world of industrial and consumer products. Hog co-products are sources of chemicals used in the manufacture of a wide range of products that cannot be duplicated by syntheses. And, of course, pigskin is used extensively as high-quality leather for clothing, shoes, handbags, sporting goods, upholstery and more.
- Blood
- Sticking Agent
- Leather Treating Agents
- Plywood Adhesive
- Protein Source in Feeds
- Fabric Printing and Dyeing
- Brains
- Cholesterol
- Bones and Skin
- Glue
- Pigskin Garments
- Gloves and Shoes
- Dried Bones
- Buttons
- Bone China
- Bone Meal
- Mineral Source in Feed
- Fertilizer
- Porcelain
- Enamel
- Glass
- Water Filters
- Gall Stones
- Ornaments
- Hair
- Artist’s Brushes
- Insulation
- Upholstery
- Meat Scraps
- Commercial Feeds
- Pet food
- Fatty Acids & Glycerine
- Insecticides
- Weed Killers
- Lubricants
- Oil Polishes
- Rubber
- Cosmetics
- Antifreeze
- Nitroglycerine
- Plastics
- Plasticizers
- Printing Rollers
- Cellophane
- Floor Waxes
- Waterproofing Agents
- Cement
- Fiber Softeners
- Crayons
- Chalk
- Phonograph Records
- Putty
- Paper Sizing
- Insulation
- Linoleum
