Nutrition and healthy eating — Free range and other meat and poultry terms
By Mayo Clinic staff
September 12, 2010
Mayo Clinic staff discusses various food labeling terms. An excerpt follows:
Certified humane
This is a voluntary certification and labeling program administered by Humane Farm Animal Care to ensure humane treatment of farm animals from birth through slaughter. This term is not regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Certified producers must meet species standards for such things as space, shelter, handling, fresh water, and a diet free of added hormones and antibiotics. Cages, crates and tie stalls are prohibited. Animals must be able to engage in natural behaviors. For instance, chickens must be able to spread their wings and dust bathe, while pigs must have space to move around and root. Other organizations also offer certification and labeling programs.
To read the entire article please visit:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/free-range/MY01559
Mayo Clinic – Humane Labeling
Posted: November 15, 2010 by Certified Humane
Nutrition and healthy eating — Free range and other meat and poultry terms
September 12, 2010
Mayo Clinic staff discusses various food labeling terms. An excerpt follows:
Certified humane
This is a voluntary certification and labeling program administered by Humane Farm Animal Care to ensure humane treatment of farm animals from birth through slaughter. This term is not regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Certified producers must meet species standards for such things as space, shelter, handling, fresh water, and a diet free of added hormones and antibiotics. Cages, crates and tie stalls are prohibited. Animals must be able to engage in natural behaviors. For instance, chickens must be able to spread their wings and dust bathe, while pigs must have space to move around and root. Other organizations also offer certification and labeling programs.
To read the entire article please visit:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/free-range/MY01559
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