40: Number of drugs and pharmaceuticals on the market derived from hogs

180: Species of pigs found on every continent except Antarctica

Fourth: How the pig is rated in terms of intelligence among all animals on the planet

19 billion: Pounds of pork processed annually

$38 billion: Retail value of pork sold to consumers each year

Source: National Pork Producers Council

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