Reasons to Become Certified
Consumers value a choice label that addresses concerns in how animals are raised
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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| Appropriate care for sick animals | |||
| Restrictions on the use of antibiotics important in human medicine | |||
| 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 |