### Question
How does PACKERS AND STOCKYARDS define swine contractor?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 182*, **swine contractor** is defined as:

> any person engaged in the business of obtaining swine under a swine production contract for the purpose of slaughtering the swine or selling the swine for slaughter, if—


(A) the swine is obtained by the person in commerce

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 182*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 9-PACKERS AND STOCKYARDS > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL DEFINITIONS**

