Farmers and ranchers ask us to certify their operations because they recognize that shoppers trust the Certified Humane® logo. Our standards require that trained handlers understand the needs of farm animals and how to apply those needs to their daily routine. That requires a long-term commitment to sustainable practices, not a quick fix. The post Becoming Certified Humane®: What happens during the certification process? appeared first on Certified Humane.| Certified Humane
Adele Douglass Jolley, the founder of Certified Humane®, never imagined how the program’s reach would grow on such a global scale. The reason it did so is largely because a Brazilian animal welfare researcher — studying for her doctorate at Purdue University in 2005 — decided to lend her expertise as an inspector for the burgeoning program. The post How Dr. Rosangela Poletto helped grow Certified Humane® into a global movement appeared first on Certified Humane.| Certified Humane
Dr. Joy Mench was one of the founding scientists and veterinarians whom Adele Douglass Jolley recruited to adopt farm animals certification standards for the United States market. “We had a really good group of people working together,” said Joy as she recalled those early days, now more than 20 years ago. “We each brought different kinds of expertise. The post The legacy of Dr. Joy Mench, trailblazing animal behavior scientist appeared first on Certified Humane.| Certified Humane
As a scientist, Richard Blatchford, Ph.D., loves that new scientific knowledge can inform better decisions for farm animals. “In animal welfare, really small changes you make actually have a really big impact, given the sheer numbers of animals involved,” Richard said. The post Chicken expert Dr. Richard Blatchford explains the science and heart behind farm animal standards appeared first on Certified Humane.| Certified Humane
Whole Foods Market Expands Industry-Leading Standards for Animal Welfare and Third-Party Certifications Additional Products and Species Now Required to Meet Retailer’s Rigorous Animal Welfare Standards AUSTIN, Texas (June 7, 2024) – Whole Foods Market is furthering its commitment to animal welfare by requiring additional products and species to meet its quality standards for meat. The company … Continue reading "Whole Foods furthering its commitment to animal welfare"| Certified Humane
The leading non-profit certification organization dedicated to improving the lives of farm animals in food production from birth through slaughter. When you see the Certified Humane Raised and Handled® label on a product you can be assured that the food products have come from facilities that meet precise, objective standards for farm animal treatment.| Certified Humane
“The Certified Humane Program created a gold standard for animal welfare.” – USA Today Humane Farm Animal Care DBA Certified Humane® is a registered 501(c) 3 nonprofit certification organization, operating internationally and dedicated to improving the lives of farm animals in food production from birth through slaughter. The goal of the program is to improve … Continue reading "Overview"| Certified Humane
Article Source: US News and World Report By Toby Amidor When it comes to eggs, market shelves are filled with terms like “cage-free” and “free-range.” But the term “pasture-raised” is relatively new and many health professionals – not to mention, consumers – confuse the term with others. Even more confusing is the fact that the … Continue reading "Article explains difference between pasture-raised and free-range eggs"| Certified Humane
The following list of leading animal scientists, veterinarians, and producers work with Humane Farm Animal Care® to develop the standards for humane farming, and continue to work with the organization to review new information pertaining to animal welfare science.| Certified Humane
The Humane Farm Animal Care Standards incorporate scientific research, veterinary advice, and the practical experience of farmers. Leading animal scientists, veterinarians, and producers worked with Humane Farm Animal Care to develop the Animal Care Standards for humane farming and continue to work with Humane Farm Animal Care to continually review new information pertaining to improving the lives of farm animals.| Certified Humane