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The American Humane Certified program is the nation's first independent, third-party certification program to verify the humane treatment of farm animals. [1] The program was launched in 2000. [2] The purpose of the American Humane Certified program is to give consumers access to humanely-raised food choices. [3]
The program provides documents detailing certification program requirements and specifications, as well as standards for animal care and slaughter. [9] The program is ISO Guide 65 accredited (the USDA is the accrediting agency in the US). [10] HFAC says that its label "creates a win-win-win situation for retailers, producers, and consumers."
From 2011 to 2015, the number of American Humane Certified animals jumped sevenfold, with nearly 1 billion animals American Humane Certified. [43] In July 2012, it had claimed to cover 100 major producers, representing approximately 500 farms, [ 44 ] and in 2011 covered more than 135 million animals. [ 45 ]
In 1867, ASPCA operated its first ambulance for injured horses and began advocating for more humane treatment of animals such as horses, live pigeons, cats, and dogs. Early goals of ASPCA focused on efforts for horses and livestock, since at the time they were used for a number of activities. [7]
Over 100 small dogs were rescued from an animal hoarding situation in Riverside, California and they may not have been discovered had a fire not broken out where the animals were kept.
San Diego Humane Society teams prepare to evacuate animals from Pasadena Humane amid the Palisade Fire, which has scorched more than 36,000 acres of land in Southern California.
The Earls chain has utilized chicken raised cage-free, and sustainable seafood vetted by Ocean Wise and the Marine Stewardship Council. [8]In April 2016, following a trial at its flagship locations, Earls announced that all of its locations would only serve beef sourced from farms accredited under Humane Farm Animal Care's "Certified Humane" standards.
Entrance to Pitman Family Farms poultry processing plant photographed Monday, Nov. 20, 2023 in Sanger, California. ERIC PAUL ZAMORA/ezamora@fresnobee.com The grueling work can be dangerous and ...