### Question
How is the "packer-owned swine" defined?


### Answer
The term **packer-owned swine** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 1635i* as follows -

> swine that a packer (including a subsidiary or affiliate of the packer) owns for at least 14 days immediately before slaughter

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 1635i*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 38-DISTRIBUTION AND MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS > SUBCHAPTER II-LIVESTOCK MANDATORY REPORTING > Part C-Swine Reporting**

