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.
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