Animal Welfare

As the World's leading supplier of breeding stock to producers around the world, we regard respect for animals as one fo the core values of our business.

PIC Welfare Code of Conduct

Sound animal husbandry is the foundation of swine production welfare.  As such, PIC personnel shall be trained to properly handle and care for all stages of production for which they are responsible.  All farm staff will be PQAplus^TM certified.  There is no tolerance for mistreatment of animals under PIC’s care by PIC employees or service people.

The swine under our care are reliant on us – as such, it is our responsibility to provide:

1.      Diets formulated to meet the needs of the particular class of animal.

2.      Facilities designed, managed, and maintained to:

·                  Provide shelter from extreme weather conditions.

·                  Provide fresh, quality air, feed and water.

·                  Prevent injury.

·                  Provide adequate space.

·                  Allow and encourage observation of the individual animal.

·                  Provide for care of animals which are ill or injured.

·                  Prevent illness, and utilize biosecurity to prevent disease entry.

3.      Daily observation to assure:

·        Access to feed.

·        Access to fresh, quality water.

·        Detection of animals which are ill or injured.

4.      Health programs designed to prevent disease entry and minimize illness, injury, or suffering.

5.      Prompt treatment of illness or injury.  In extreme cases, humane euthanasia may be the most appropriate treatment.

6.      Safety in transportation.  Transportation will occur to minimize stress through appropriate stocking density, climate management, and proper handling.  All drivers will be TQA^TM certified.

7.      Strategies to address foreseeable emergencies (examples include but may not be limited to electrical failures, storms, fires).