Top Story: Pig Virus

There is no fat here–just the real pork.

This week, the top story concerned a mysterious virus that has slaughtered millions of baby pigs.

Scientists believe the virus, porcine epidemic diarrhea, has splashed its way across 27 states in the nation.

Estimates range from 2.7 million upwards to 6 million baby pigs, or piglets have died from dehydration caused by the diarrhea.

What does this mean to you, the consumer?

It means you are probably paying more bacon for your bacon.

In fact, bacon prices have risen more than 13 percent from a year ago.

That’s enough to take the sizzle from any budget.

Here at My Odd Sock, we’re taking the deadly piglet virus serious.

We have quarantined Piglet from the herd and have been providing round the clock care.

Checking his temperature regularly.

“B-b-but I d-d–don’t f-feel s-s-sick,” Piglet said in his whiney stutter.

We explained our actions for his own good.

The My Odd Sock corporate chef, ah, I mean physician, even prescribed an oral medication pictured here.

Piglet also enjoys the marinating soaks in the tub using the same sauce, er, medicine.

We’ll keep our knives & forks crossed for Piglet’s continued good health.  It should be a delicious Easter holiday!