We Care – 6 Ethical Principles for the Pork Industry
Animal Well-Being
We affirm our obligation to protect and promote animal well-being.
Safe food begins with healthy animals and quality care. Animal well-being is our ethical responsibility and it’s a top focus every day on the farm. Farmers promote well-being through the feed, water, and environment they provide, and by offering proper care, handling and transportation at each stage of life. We protect pig health through appropriate treatment and veterinary care, when needed.
Veterinary Care
Learn more about the vital role veterinarians play in protecting the health of our animals, and in turn, protecting the public’s health.
Animal Nutrition
Learn more about the nutritionally balanced and age-appropriate diets that contribute to efficient growth and enhanced sow health.
Animal Housing
Learn more about modern barns and how they allow farmers to control access and better prevent the introduction of diseases.
Want to hear directly from Oklahoma Pork Industry members about their commitment to Animal Well-Being?
Learn more about the rest of our We Care commitments:
Food Safety
Our Community
Our People
Environment
Public Health
The pork industry’s commitment to the We Care Ethical Principles is supported by The National Pork Board, the National Pork Producers Council, and other state organizations across the country. Visit PorkCares.org to learn more about these organizations.