Today's farm animals live in carefully supervised environments. No longer do they need to struggle for survival or search for nourishment in harsh surroundings. Instead, they have heat in the winter, cool ventilation in the summer, and clean, dry living areas with food and water all year round. Farmers go beyond their role of humane guardians and show devoted concern for their animals' health and safety.
Farmers routinely stay up all night to help sows deliver piglets or to tend to newborn calves.
Proper care of animals is a time-honored ethic that also makes economic sense. In order for animals to increase efficiencies in meat, milk and egg production, farmers must take all possible steps to ensure their animals live stress-free. Just as meat, eggs, milk and other dairy products have always been part of our mealtime routine, caring and providing for the animals that provide these staples are part of the farmer s daily activities. Today's farmers employ the latest proven advances in animal handling, health and care. These practices make economic sense and are humane.