Long-time New York City-area veal packer David Mosner Inc., Hunts Point Market, the Bronx, has been certified to use the “Certified Humane Raised and Handled” label by Humane Farm Animal Care (HFAC), the non-profit organization that certifies the humane treatment of animals raised by meat, poultry, egg or dairy producers.
The Certified Humane label was unveiled in May 2003 and is now being used by 34 companies. HFAC introduced stringent standards for the humane raising of young dairy beef cattle used in veal production in May 2005. To be certified to use HFAC’s “Certified Humane” label on veal products, a producer must raise its young dairy beef calves without confinement, in small groups, without tethers and on a wholesome diet that satisfies basic nutritional needs, including iron and fiber.
David Mosner Inc. has supplied its Mosner All Natural Veal to the retail and foodservice trade for over 45 years. The company’s raising practices are based on state-of-the art, humane European production methods. Bull calves come from dairy farms in the Midwest, and the company maintains traceability from birth to marketing.
“We take extra care in raising veal calves in open pens without tethers. They are fed a balanced diet of milk and roughage to allow for the development of the rumen,” said Michael Mosner, president of David Mosner, Inc.
The leading supplier of premium veal on the East Coast, David Mosner Inc. supplies veal to D’Agostino’s, Food Emporium, Whole Foods, Fairway and other quality New York-area grocery outlets. It plan to expand to many other areas of the nation. More information is available at www.davidmosner.com.
HFAC’s Animal Care Standards for all farm animals mandate that feedstuffs must be free from antibiotics, growth-promoting hormones and mammalian-derived proteins, with the exception of milk and milk products. Calves must be given roughage by the age of five weeks. Since dairy beef calves are marketed at a young age, castration and dehorning are not allowed.
Compassionate, gentle handling is a requirement throughout the production system, and the use of electric prods is prohibited. Buying calves from auction barns and sales barns is not permitted. Calves may only be purchased from the dairy where they were born and transported directly to the farm where they will be raised. Transport time is limited to less than three hours. All calves must have access to adequate space to stretch out and lay comfortably.
HFAC’s Animal Care Standards were developed by a veritable “Who’s Who” of national and international animal scientists and farm-animal welfare experts. Producer compliance with the HFAC standards is verified through annual on-site visits by HFAC’s third-party inspectors.
HFAC is a national nonprofit organization supported by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), regional and local animal protection organizations, foundations and individuals. More information can be found at HFAC’s website, www.certifiedhumane.org.
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Humane Farm Animal Care Certifies David Mosner, Inc. for Young Dairy Beef Cattle Used in Veal Production
Posted: September 28, 2005 by Certified Humane
Long-time New York City-area veal packer David Mosner Inc., Hunts Point Market, the Bronx, has been certified to use the “Certified Humane Raised and Handled” label by Humane Farm Animal Care (HFAC), the non-profit organization that certifies the humane treatment of animals raised by meat, poultry, egg or dairy producers.
The Certified Humane label was unveiled in May 2003 and is now being used by 34 companies. HFAC introduced stringent standards for the humane raising of young dairy beef cattle used in veal production in May 2005. To be certified to use HFAC’s “Certified Humane” label on veal products, a producer must raise its young dairy beef calves without confinement, in small groups, without tethers and on a wholesome diet that satisfies basic nutritional needs, including iron and fiber.
David Mosner Inc. has supplied its Mosner All Natural Veal to the retail and foodservice trade for over 45 years. The company’s raising practices are based on state-of-the art, humane European production methods. Bull calves come from dairy farms in the Midwest, and the company maintains traceability from birth to marketing.
“We take extra care in raising veal calves in open pens without tethers. They are fed a balanced diet of milk and roughage to allow for the development of the rumen,” said Michael Mosner, president of David Mosner, Inc.
The leading supplier of premium veal on the East Coast, David Mosner Inc. supplies veal to D’Agostino’s, Food Emporium, Whole Foods, Fairway and other quality New York-area grocery outlets. It plan to expand to many other areas of the nation. More information is available at www.davidmosner.com.
HFAC’s Animal Care Standards for all farm animals mandate that feedstuffs must be free from antibiotics, growth-promoting hormones and mammalian-derived proteins, with the exception of milk and milk products. Calves must be given roughage by the age of five weeks. Since dairy beef calves are marketed at a young age, castration and dehorning are not allowed.
Compassionate, gentle handling is a requirement throughout the production system, and the use of electric prods is prohibited. Buying calves from auction barns and sales barns is not permitted. Calves may only be purchased from the dairy where they were born and transported directly to the farm where they will be raised. Transport time is limited to less than three hours. All calves must have access to adequate space to stretch out and lay comfortably.
HFAC’s Animal Care Standards were developed by a veritable “Who’s Who” of national and international animal scientists and farm-animal welfare experts. Producer compliance with the HFAC standards is verified through annual on-site visits by HFAC’s third-party inspectors.
HFAC is a national nonprofit organization supported by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), regional and local animal protection organizations, foundations and individuals. More information can be found at HFAC’s website, www.certifiedhumane.org.
News from Humane Farm Animal Care
P.O. Box 727, Herndon, Virginia 20172 – (703) 435-3883
For Immediate Release
Contact: Michele Wells, Humane Farm Animal Care – (303) 417-0696
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