Live Production, Welfare and Biosecurity Seminar quickly approaches This year's seminar is set for Sept. 20–21 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown in Nashville, Tenn. Industry News August 16, 2023 No Comments Seminar will address topics in production efficiencies, welfare and biosecurity best practices. Read More
Niche Meat Processor Assistance Network announces a free webinar on humane handling Industry News May 20, 2015 No Comments Learn more about humane animal handling.Read More
Making animal welfare audits a strategic move for meat processors Industry News January 26, 2015 No Comments Article contributed by Lori Ernst, VP of Audit Services, FSNS C&A.Read More
Top animal welfare expert to lead America's largest and fastest-growing farm animal protection program Industry News September 9, 2014 No Comments Michelle Ganci to oversee welfare of 1 billion animals on America's farms and ranches via the American Humane Certified Program.Read More
Tyson sends letter to hog producers with steps to improve hog-raising practices January 10, 2014 No Comments Steps include increasing the number of third party sow farm audits conducted through its FarmCheck program.Read More
Central Valley Meat shut down after animal abuse video surfaces August 21, 2012 No Comments The video came from Compassion over Killing, an animal welfare group that sent an undercover investigator to the slaughterhouse.Read More
AMIF unveils 15th anniversary edition of Animal Care & Handling Guidelines & Audit Guide August 14, 2012 No Comments Authored by leading animal welfare expert Temple Grandin, Ph.D., the audit guide has revolutionized the way the meat packing industry handles animals and measures animal welfare based upon simple core criteria.Read More
Walmart pork supplier targeted in latest animal rights undercover video July 18, 2012 No Comments Animal rights group Mercy for Animals has released hidden-camera video allegedly showing instances of animal abuse at pork producer Christensen Farms.Read More
Veal farmers move calves to group pens ahead of schedule May 10, 2012 No Comments A recent survey reveals that 70 percent of veal calves raised by AVA members will be housed in group pens by the end of 2012.Read More
Safeway moves toward gestation crate-free pork supply May 9, 2012 No Comments Safeway Inc. announced that it will begin formulating plans to have a gestation stall-free supply chain.Read More
