3 Reasons to Become Certified
Consumers value a choice label that addresses concerns in how animals are raised
The program ensures that responsible animal care practices address more than one attribute to achieve optimal outcomes for animals, consumers, and the planet
Compliance with the program is assured annually by USDA
What Consumers Value in Food Programs*
80%
REQUIREMENTS
Consumers who prefer a program with multiple requirements vs programs only addressing one attribute.
70%
VETERINARY HEALTH
Consumers who find a veterinary health program to be a highly important part of the One Health standard.
50%
ANTIBIOTIC USE
Consumers who want restrictions on the use of antibiotics in food animals.
*Online survey of 1,003 consumers conducted by International Food Information Council Foundation, December 2018
| USDA PROCESS VERIFIED PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS | CONVENTIONAL | NO ANTIBIOTICS EVER | ONE HEALTH CERTIFIED™ |
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| DISEASE PREVENTION Biosecurity program |
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| VETERINARY CARE Comprehensive animal health plan |
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| Prompt and appropriate care for sick animals | |||
| RESPONSIBLE ANTIBIOTIC USE Restrictions on the use of antibiotics important in human medicine |
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| ANIMAL WELFARE Third-party audits following science-based standards |
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| SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE Environmental measurements that calculate the carbon footprint of production |
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| Waste management program |