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At SSR (Sustainable Swine Resources), we’re proud to have a balanced outlook, combining advanced scientific knowledge with an old school work ethic. As one of our pillars of success, customer service motivates everything we do. Pete Whyte, Sales Manager at SSR, shares...

Now, more than any other time in history, sustainability in the food industry is seen as an important means to help future generations to flourish. At SSR, sustainability is at the heart of what we do. Our products and services help promote meat industry...

Interview with Director of Animal Welfare - Johnsonville - Ben Peyer Part II Below is the second of a 3-part series of interviews with Ben Peyer, Director of Animal Welfare at Johnsonville, the parent company of SSR.  In this installment, we cover two big topics:...

Interview with Director of Animal Welfare - Johnsonville - Ben Peyer Below is the first of a 3-part series of interviews with Ben Peyer, Director of Animal Welfare at Johnsonville, the parent company of SSR. We'll explore the significance of animal welfare within our...

Porcine Materials in Medical and Research Applications The use of swine as models in biomedical research provide many industries with materials that have a wide range of uses that benefit the common good. Many porcine materials are used to create many everyday...

Understanding the Difference of Sows and Market Pigs Market Pigs Maximizing efficiency and reducing waste is a concern for every industry. Pigs grow and mature at a quick rate, and many farmers consider a pig ready for harvest when they reach a weight of around...

Organ donations and transplants can save many lives, but the process has challenges. The supply of viable organs is extremely limited compared to the demand. Issues of organ rejection can also be common in the transplant process. Because of these challenges, many...

Sustainable Swine Resources (SSR) is proud to announce it is now a member of the Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute (ARMI). ARMI is a non-profit organization with a mission to “make practical the large-scale manufacturing of engineered tissues and...

The pork industry provides an important source of food and nutrition worldwide, but many people don’t realize just how far porcine products can benefit their daily lives other than a delicious meal. The porcine materials harvested and created in the making of meat...

When it comes to saving lives through human organ donation, America is in a crisis. According to the American Transplant Foundation, more than 114,000 people are on a waiting list for a vital organ transplant. Shockingly, the need is so great that another person is...

SSR is the premier supplier of high quality porcine materials for a variety of industries, ranging from medical and pharmaceutical to pet food. We specialize in supplying customized tissue to meet our customer’s specifications. At SSR, we pride ourselves in the...