Program and an internal management private-label suppliers have programs team led by the vice president of Ani- in place for the humane treatment of mal Well-Being Programs. animals in all aspects of animal hus- Tyson Foods initially performed FarmCheck audits in its pork business, bandry, shipment and handling during the harvest process. but began the process to audit poul- Wendy's expects its suppliers to try at the beginning of 2014, Spark- exceed government regulations by man says. Visit www.farmcheck.com meeting its more-exacting standards for more details. pertaining to the humane treatment Supermarket and restaurant cus- of animals. One of its chicken suppli- tomers have also established animal- ers, O.K. Foods, Ft. Smith, Ark., in- welfare working groups, policies and stalled an innovative system it claims guidelines for its poultry suppliers. significantly improves the welfare of Kentucky Fried Chicken has an An- chickens. The processor's LAPS (low- imal Welfare Advisory Program plus atmospheric pressure system) produc- created an Animal Welfare Advisory es permanent unconsciousness in the Council. Safeway has developed an bird before handling by plant work- animal-welfare and audit program ers replacing the industry standard of to ensure its national brand and electrical stunning. Wendy's claims to www.MeatPoultry.com * March 2014 * Meat&Poultry * 47http://www.farmcheck.com http://www.dhenryandsons.com http://www.MeatPoultry.com