Sentences with phrase «animal industry practices»

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In 2009, Starbucks established a buying preference in North America to use industry best practices for animal husbandry and processing for dairy, egg, and meat production.
In addition to ending unnecessary experimentation in science and the unnecessary infliction of pain on animals in industry and agribusiness, we should end many other practices that society currently sanctions.
To maintain and promote the pork industry tradition of responsible animal care through the applicaiton of scientifically sound animal care practices.
Maple Lodge Farms also strictly adheres to the Codes of Practice for the Care and Handling of Poultry, a series of strict industry guidelines developed by farm groups, animal welfare groups, veterinarians, animal scientists, federal and provincial governments, related agricultural sectors and others.
«Immersive and creative videos such as the Paddock to Plate Story help educate and engage consumers by addressing their growing interest in sustainability, meat quality, traceability and animal welfare practices within our industry,» Ms Sharp said.
The Plant Based Food Association's mission is to ensure a fair and competitive marketplace for businesses selling plant - based foods intended to replace animal products such as meats, dairy, and eggs, by promoting policies and practices that improve conditions in the plant - based foods industry, and educating consumers about the benefits of plant - based foods.
It's also a time to bring attention to the hard working dairy farmers and their responsible practices, which include care and commitment to their animals as well as to our environment — you can learn more about the dairy farming industry's sustainability efforts
Now worth $ 1.27 billion dollars to Australia, the growth of the organic industry suggests consumers are willing to pay the price for real food that is farmed with environmentally friendly practices and a concern for animal welfare.
Working together with our suppliers Williams Sausage is committed to continuous improvement of animal welfare practices in our industry
Recently the Tasmanian Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (AWAC) recognised the unacceptable cruelty permitted by the flawed national code, and recommended to the Primary Industries Minister, Bryan Green, that Tasmania take a leading role to become the first state to outlaw the cruel practice of confining sows in stalls.
«Australians will no longer accept rural export industries with animal welfare practices that are inferior to those our farmers willingly comply with every day.»
As the National Farm Animal Care Council reviews the Canadian Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Pigs, the Code Development Committee must take in to account the wishes of dozens of leading retailers and include a timeline for the complete elimination of gestation crates from the Canadian pork industry
After a tip - off from an Egyptian vet, Animals Australia sparked a government investigation into what an industry leader described as «horrific» slaughtering practices in Egypt last year.
We are proud to be founding members of the Plant Based Foods Association, a trade organization formed with the following mission: to ensure a fair and competitive marketplace for businesses selling plant - based foods intended to replace animal products such as meats, dairy, and eggs, by promoting policies and practices that improve conditions in the plant - based foods industry, and educating consumers about the benefits of plant - based foods.
We follow industry standards for animal care and are committed to continuing to improve our practices.
Please also visit the corporate responsibility section of www.hormelfoods.com for information about our environmental policies, corporate governance and industry - leading animal care practices.
Producing quality brand name food and meat products for consumers starts with industry - leading animal care practices, including transportation and handling.
A two - year investigation — conducted by the Wildlife Protection Association of Australia (WPAA) and Animal Liberation NSW, and based on information provided by a kangaroo industry «whistleblower» — found evidence of unsustainable and damning practices in the kangaroo industry.
Harris Ranch is one of the most trusted brands for quality beef produced with some of the highest safety and animal welfare practices in the industry.
«Farmer» shall mean any person, organization, entity, association, partnership or corporation engaged in the raising of crops, or the raising of livestock or livestock products as defined in subdivision 2 of section 301 of the agriculture and markets law, or the business of agriculture, whether for profit or otherwise, including the cultivation of land, the raising of poultry, fish, or fur - bearing animals, the harvesting of timber or the practice of horticulture, aquaculture, apiculture or viticulture; «Generally accepted agricultural practices» shall mean those practices which are lawful, customary, reasonable, safe and necessary to the industry as they pertain to the practices listed in subdivision a of section 3 of this local law.
«One purpose of this joint project is to develop and disseminate best practices to help U.S. beef industry members meet the requirements for marketing beef to Chinese markets,» said Dr. Russell Cross, professor and Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientist in the department of animal science at Texas A&M University in College Station.
She talked to us about some of the awful practices she's seen early in her career working in the beauty industry (such as animal testing and beauty products created from potentially harmful petrochemicals) and how that motivated her to create a natural beauty brand that's dedicated to producing only the purest beauty and skincare products and promoting clean living.
As part of our effort to work with industry leaders on best practices, PIJAC and small animal care experts launched Small Animal Care voluntary stananimal care experts launched Small Animal Care voluntary stanAnimal Care voluntary standards.
The standards are based upon Animal Welfare Act regulations, veterinary input and the best practices of industry leaders.
Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC), a leading companion animal advocacy group representing pet owners and pet care professionals, called for federal and state authorities to address the practices of 86 rescues and shelters uncovered by a Washington Post report.
Although not a veterinarian, Barbara has earned her stripes in the industry — she worked as a vet technician with an equine veterinarian for 15 years, in a small animal veterinary hospital for three, and ran a veterinary specialty practice for 12 years while concurrently running K9 Carts.
As an industry, we must protect and promote responsible breeding practices in all animal categories.
Most technicians work in private clinical practices, but jobs are available in any other profession or industry that involves the use or care of animals, such as zoos, rescue centers, veterinary teaching hospitals, humane societies, research facilities, feedlots, pharmaceutical companies, and wildlife or exotic animal rehabilitation centers.
The American Animal Hospital Association's 2015 «State of the Industry Report» found that 6 in 10 pet owners would forward - book their next appointment before leaving the practice.
AAHA - accredited practices are recognized among the best in the industry and in fact, only 15 percent of all small animal veterinary hospitals in the United States are accredited.
Dr. Catharine Hennessy is a veterinarian in North Carolina, and has practiced since 2001 on horses, farm animals, and as a consultant for the pharmaceutical industry.
Career opportunities for licensed veterinary technicians include, but are not limited to, traditional private practices (small animal, large animal, and mixed), research facilities, zoos, aquariums, educational institutions, private industry and local, state, and federal government positions.
Rebecca Rose, CVT, founder and president of CATALYST Veterinary Practice Consultants, has 30 years of veterinary industry experience as a veterinary practice management consultant, a practice manager at two AAHA - accredited animal hospitals, and an award - winning veterinary tecPractice Consultants, has 30 years of veterinary industry experience as a veterinary practice management consultant, a practice manager at two AAHA - accredited animal hospitals, and an award - winning veterinary tecpractice management consultant, a practice manager at two AAHA - accredited animal hospitals, and an award - winning veterinary tecpractice manager at two AAHA - accredited animal hospitals, and an award - winning veterinary technician.
With the introduction of off - the - shelf wellness - plan solutions, the veterinary industry has been hard at work creating products for small animal practices to manage declining patient visits, and more of these products undoubtedly will be available in the future.
Dr. Gaynor provides webinars and teleconferences which are sponsored by veterinary associations, individual veterinary practices and animal health industry partners.
«The equine industry has weathered a tough economic environment since 2007, and it has certainly taken its toll on equine veterinary practices,» said Jeannie Jeffery, Henry Schein Animal Health national director of equine sales.
Despite the economic hardship placed on many veterinarians from the start (student loans, foregone earnings associated with being in veterinary school, lower than average incomes compared to other healthcare industries, start - up costs of opening a practice, overhead expenses, etc.), the human - animal bond that are experienced even in our personal lives trumps those costs, which is what leads pet lovers to choose the veterinary profession.
Industry reports show that the most profitable equine practices have a small animal practice.
Practicing procedures on shelter animals is legal and follows industry standards, the university says.
If another doctor or clinic in the animal health industry is chastised for misconduct, it will be much easier for pet owners to separate your practice from the news story in their minds.
While taking pre-requisite courses for veterinary school, Andrew worked as a veterinary technician in small animal practices, as well as in the pharmaceutical research industry.
AAHA accreditation: The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), the accrediting body for companion animal hospitals in the U.S. and Canada, regularly evaluates veterinary practices on approximately 900 standards of veterinary excellence, which means they are recognized among the finest in the indAnimal Hospital Association (AAHA), the accrediting body for companion animal hospitals in the U.S. and Canada, regularly evaluates veterinary practices on approximately 900 standards of veterinary excellence, which means they are recognized among the finest in the indanimal hospitals in the U.S. and Canada, regularly evaluates veterinary practices on approximately 900 standards of veterinary excellence, which means they are recognized among the finest in the industry.
Tammy's diverse background includes working in the cattle industry (dairy and beef), and in small animal, exotic, and mixed animal practices as a Certified Veterinary Technician.
The «Save Rate» is the calculation of animals that leave our shelter alive divided by our total intake, as is the industry best practice.
On May 21, CAWS welcomed 140 attendees from seven different universities, as well as industry personnel affiliated with the companion, laboratory and food animal industries, along with private practice veterinarians, legislative aides, and media representatives.
Backers of the ballot measure believe greyhound racing constitutes animal abuse because of the industry's excessive breeding practices, the cruel methods by which unwanted dogs are destroyed, the conditions in which many are forced to live and the number of injuries racing leads to.
Over time, we've expanded our offerings to encompass solutions for veterinary practices, as well as companies and non-profit organizations in the animal health industry.
Outreach field services to assist shelters with implementation of industry best practices regarding animal health and welfare and provision of disease outbreak diagnosis, response, and prevention strategies
To that end, we also believe that participating in a dog auction whether it be «consignment» or «dispersal» is engaging in a business practice that financially supports an industry that we believe is fueled by a tremendous amount of animal cruelty, corruption and consumer fraud.
• 36 % are from racial and ethnically diverse backgrounds • 33 % are studying mixed animal medicine • 11 % are studying to practice food animal medicine • 24 % are going into small animal practice • 4 % are going into equine exclusive clinical practice • 16 % are entering academia, public health, government, & industry • 11 % will go into other areas such as lab animal, zoo / exotic animal, wildlife or other
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