Humane Choice animals must be free to exhibit natural
behaviours including natural mating and rearing their young. They must be free
to roam their paddocks and enjoy the sunshine and company of their herd or
flock. These free range animals will be fed a well balanced diet that does not include
antibiotics, growth promoters or hormones. If an animal is ill or injured, it
will receive veterinary attention and be well cared for. Transportation times
will be minimal and abattoirs will be inspected to ensure the welfare of the
animal.
Chickens will have free access to the outdoors and
will not have their beaks clipped.
Cattle will be free to graze on open pasture and will
not be raised in feedlots.
Sheep will be free to graze on open pasture and will
not be raised in feedlots. Humane Choice lambs will keep their tails!
Sows will not be kept in stalls and the use of
farrowing crates is prohibited. Pigs must be free to graze pasture like sheep
and cattle do. There will be no teeth clipping, tail docking or nose ringing.
The Pig Standard also includes Food Safety requirements that will meet industry
needs.
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