FarmCheck® Program

Delivering on our mission to raise the world’s expectations for how much good food can do.

Partnering for Good

In 2012 we launched the FarmCheck program — a unique partnership between Tyson Foods and more than 9,000 independent farmers and ranchers across the U.S. that ensures all cattle are raised humanely. Third-party auditors check for proper animal conditions, human-animal interaction and worker training.

Four Guiding Principles for Animal Welfare

Perform Random and Independent Site Checks

Statistically valid sampling methods facilitate random site selection by Professional Animal Auditor Certification Organization (PAACO) trained third-party auditors.

Align With an External Advisory Panel

Experts in farm animal behavior, health, production and ethics determine research priorities and review audit programs.

Conduct Through Research and innovation

Tyson’s Office of Animal Welfare reviews existing research 
while supporting additional research to instill animal welfare approved methods.

Provided Dedicated Staff

We partner with the advisory panel to oversee audit programs, research efforts and interaction, and implement innovative animal welfare initiatives and practices.

Investing in Progress

We collaborate with experts to continuously improve the welfare of the animals entrusted to our care.

Our approach to animal welfare includes investments in:

People

We have an unparalleled structure to support welfare culture and performance throughout our business.

This includes:

  • Our Office of Animal Welfare, which reports directly to the Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) who sits on the Executive Leadership Team.
  • Our external Animal Welfare Advisory Panel who helps promote the importance of animal welfare across our company.
  • Comprehensive instruction on best practices for animal handling to our team members.

SOURCE: https://www.tysonsustainability.com/agriculture/animal-welfare-approach

Investing in Progress

We collaborate with experts to continuously improve the welfare of the animals entrusted to our care.

Our approach to animal welfare includes investments in:

Research and Innovation

We invest in welfare research, technology and education by:

  • Leveraging our proprietary research farms, as well as partnerships with other organizations that have an interest in advancing animal health and welfare.
  • Researching welfare outcomes, such as mobility in cattle. We use key welfare indicators to measure improvement and transparently report our progress as well as challenges and opportunities.

SOURCE: https://www.tysonsustainability.com/agriculture/animal-welfare-approach

Investing in Progress

We collaborate with experts to continuously improve the welfare of the animals entrusted to our care.

Our approach to animal welfare includes investments in:

Equipment and Facilities

Animal welfare not only involves the animals but the environment that they are in. We continue to:

  • Invest time and resources in our facilities through improvements in lairage structures, flooring, stunning equipment, dedicated research farms.
  • Have animal welfare specialists work within our facilities to drive continuous improvement and apply research findings.

SOURCE: https://www.tysonsustainability.com/agriculture/animal-welfare-approach

Investing in Progress

We collaborate with experts to continuously improve the welfare of the animals entrusted to our care.

Our approach to animal welfare includes investments in:

People

We have an unparalleled structure to support welfare culture and performance throughout our business.

This includes:

  • Our Office of Animal Welfare, which reports directly to the Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) who sits on the Executive Leadership Team.
  • Our external Animal Welfare Advisory Panel who helps promote the importance of animal welfare across our company.
  • Comprehensive instruction on best practices for animal handling to our team members.

SOURCE: https://www.tysonsustainability.com/agriculture/animal-welfare-approach

Investing in Progress

We collaborate with experts to continuously improve the welfare of the animals entrusted to our care.

Our approach to animal welfare includes investments in:

Research and Innovation

We invest in welfare research, technology and education by:

  • Leveraging our proprietary research farms, as well as partnerships with other organizations that have an interest in advancing animal health and welfare.
  • Researching welfare outcomes, such as mobility in cattle. We use key welfare indicators to measure improvement and transparently report our progress as well as challenges and opportunities.

SOURCE: https://www.tysonsustainability.com/agriculture/animal-welfare-approach

Investing in Progress

We collaborate with experts to continuously improve the welfare of the animals entrusted to our care.

Our approach to animal welfare includes investments in:

Equipment and Facilities

Animal welfare not only involves the animals but the environment that they are in. We continue to:

  • Invest time and resources in our facilities through improvements in lairage structures, flooring, stunning equipment, dedicated research farms.
  • Have animal welfare specialists work within our facilities to drive continuous improvement and apply research findings.

SOURCE: https://www.tysonsustainability.com/agriculture/animal-welfare-approach