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Tyson Foods Adopts Five Domains Welfare Program

07/20/2021

In a Friday, July 16th release, Tyson Foods announced the adoption of the Five Domains system to evaluate, monitor, and implement flock and herd welfare.  The system was devised by Professor David Melor of the University Edinburgh Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies to provide a comprehensive platform incorporating functional and behavioral components.

 

The Five Domains essentially replaces the 25 year old “Five Freedoms” welfare system.


Dr. Ken Opengart

 

According to Dr. Ken Opengart, Tyson Foods’ Vice President of Global Animal Welfare. “Incorporating the Five Domains into our daily conversations and actions is essential for Tyson Foods to drive continuous improvement in our welfare program and culture throughout our global operations.  The Five Domains incorporates nutrition, physical environment, health, and behavioral opportunities.  Dr. Dorothy McKeegan of the University of Glasgow stated “The Five Domains model represents a forefront of current efforts to conceptualize and assist animal welfare.”  She added, “Tyson’s adoption of the Five Domains represents an admirable commitment to embrace animal welfare improvements and a scientifically sound, evidence-based way.

 

Tyson Foods supports an External Animal Welfare Advisory Panel comprising 13 subject-matter experts in addition to an internal Global Animal Welfare Council. The Company employs 54 specially trained animal welfare specialists dedicated to promoting animal welfare, maintaining standards, and facilitating improvements. 

 

Additional information can be downloaded from <www.tysonsustainability.com>.


 
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