MADISON, Wis., July 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Oscar
Mayer brand announced today it will work with its pork
suppliers to transition from traditional gestation stall housing to
pregnant sow housing alternatives by the end of 2022. While the
Oscar Mayer brand does not raise pigs, the plan is to source
all pork from suppliers who can provide pregnant sow housing that
safely allows for greater movement for the animal, while ensuring
their comfort.
"At Oscar Mayer, we believe quality meat begins with
quality animal care. We are committed to finding better ways
to keep animals healthy and in a safe environment while treating
them with respect," said Sydney
Lindner, Associate Director, Corporate Affairs for Oscar
Mayer. "This is not only important to us, but also to our
consumers who care about animal well-being and comfort."
The Oscar Mayer brand has a history of finding better
ways. It is working with animal care experts, suppliers and their
farm families to find alternatives to traditional gestation stalls
that provide quality animal care, consider worker safety, and are
adaptable for farm families of all sizes to implement.
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SOURCE Oscar Mayer