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A humane certification label assures consumers that farmers and producers across the U.S. are raising these animals under good animal-welfare standards, covering everything from adequate space to air quality, diet, living conditions and the ability to express natural behaviors.

Q&A with Robin Ganzert of the American Humane Association

February 6, 2015

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While at IPPE, editor-in-chief Andy Hanacek sat down with Robin Ganzert, president and CEO of the American Humane Association.

Farm to Plate

Keeping hatchlings warm, hydrated in winter

If poultry hatchlings are kept cozy in the cold months, it can pay dividends for producers later in the birds’ lives.

Brooke Bartz

January 8, 2015

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As the winter wonderland is in full swing, it is important to think about our feathery friends in the barn, especially if we are incubating or have recent hatchlings.

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Teachable moments from 2014

Amanda Munger

Kurt D. Vogel PhD Dana Wagner

December 10, 2014

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An analysis of the past year’s humane-handling enforcement actions.

Farm to Plate

Animal welfare, technology and time

Developing animal-welfare assurance programs is a process, but technology can help improve the results.

Kurt D. Vogel PhD

October 6, 2014

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Humane handling and stunning audits have become a normal part of verification activities for quality assurance personnel at most North American slaughter establishments

Animal Welfare

Ensuring continuous improvement in animal welfare

Robin Ganzert

August 4, 2014

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Consumer concern for animal welfare is growing, and many producers have acted to assure retailers and customers of their commitment to raising animals well with a high regard for animal welfare

Cover Story

Oscar Mayer, UW-River Falls: partners in animal care

The unique collaboration between Oscar Mayer and the University of Wisconsin-River Falls takes animal handling and welfare to another level.

Andy Hanacek

July 2, 2014

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When Oscar Mayer began consulting with Dr. Kurt Vogel, assistant professor of livestock welfare and behavior at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls (UWRF), on animal care and welfare initiatives a couple years ago, little did anyone know where the road would ultimately lead for the two parties.