Porcine Leg Bone (Pork Femur and Humerus)

SSR supplies porcine leg bone, including pork femur and humerus bones, for pet treat manufacturing, pet food production, medical research, and further-manufacturing programs.

Materials are sourced through SSR’s established porcine supply programs and can be prepared, packaged, and delivered according to customer specifications. Porcine leg bones may be supplied for established production needs or custom programs requiring defined preparation, handling, packaging, storage, documentation, or traceability.

Common Applications for Porcine Leg Bone

Pet treat and chew manufacturing, including smoked bone products
Pet food and companion-animal product development
Dental chew products designed to support chewing activity and oral care
Medical and biomedical research using porcine femur or humerus bone
Research and product-development programs requiring porcine bone material
Further-manufacturing inputs where pork leg bone is an appropriate starting material
Custom porcine material programs requiring project-specific preparation, packaging, documentation, or traceability

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Product Details

Product Standards

Our pork humerus and femur bones are carefully cleaned of excess muscle, ensuring a high-quality product suitable for various uses.

Product Uses & Applications

We supply our femur and humerus bones to pet food companies, who process them into popular dog treats.

Smoked bones make excellent chews that help maintain healthy teeth and gums.

Additionally, some of our bones are utilized in medical research, contributing to scientific advancements.

Product Appearance

Product is rinsed and must give every indication of being fresh and free from any off conditions, off-odors, gassiness, wetness or slimy conditions.
All product must be free of extraneous and foreign material and give every indication of being fresh and be free of any off-conditions.
All products are harvested from animals who have passed USDA antemortem and postmortem inspection.
All Products come from plants with robust HACCP, FSQ, and traceability programs.

Storage Solutions

We offer a range of storage and packaging solutions to meet diverse needs. The most common option is frozen packaging in a wax-lined box. Additional options include:

Cardboard combos
Individually packed bags
Coolers or containers
And many more customized solutions

Standard storage temperatures include 0°F (-17.8°C) for frozen products and 40°F (4.4°C) for refrigerated products, ensuring product integrity and freshness.

Storage, Handling & Shipping

Porcine leg bone materials are handled to support freshness, quality, and product integrity. Standard storage temperatures include 0°F (-17.8°C) for frozen products and 40°F (4.4°C) for refrigerated products when a refrigerated program is specified. Packaging options may include wax-lined boxes, cardboard combos, individually packed bags, coolers, containers, and other custom solutions. SSR can support shipping approaches such as overnight carrier delivery, freezer truck or LTL, and wet or dry ice depending on project needs.

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Porcine Leg Bone FAQs

What is porcine leg bone?

Porcine leg bone refers to bone material sourced from pigs, including the femur and humerus. The femur is a primary bone of the rear leg, while the humerus is located in the front leg. SSR supplies pork femur and humerus bones for pet products, research, and other appropriate further-manufacturing applications.

What are pork femur and humerus bones commonly used for?

Pork femur and humerus bones are commonly used in pet food and pet treat manufacturing, including smoked dog chews. Porcine bone materials may also be used in medical and biomedical research depending on project requirements.

Does SSR supply pork leg bones in bulk?

SSR can support porcine leg bone supply programs based on customer volume, preparation, packaging, documentation, and shipping requirements. Customers can work with SSR to determine the appropriate supply approach for recurring production or project-specific needs.

How are porcine leg bones prepared and packaged?

SSR’s current product specifications state that pork femur and humerus bones are cleaned of excess muscle and rinsed to support product quality. Materials are sourced from animals that have passed USDA ante-mortem and post-mortem inspection. Packaging options may include wax-lined boxes, cardboard combos, individually packed bags, coolers, containers, or other customized solutions.

Can SSR provide traceability and custom handling?

Yes. SSR works with customers to support project-specific preparation, packaging, storage, documentation, and handling requirements. Pork leg bone materials are sourced through facilities with HACCP, food safety and quality, and traceability programs.

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