As part of our series on food labelling, we have developed a handy, printable, pocket-sized guide for shoppers to take with them on trips to the grocery store. Find out which labels to look for and which to avoid when you are out shopping – you’ll have a wealth of labelling knowledge at your fingertips. Get yours today!
You’ve probably seen the popular “raised without antibiotics” food label. While it may sound good for farm animals, there’s no guarantee of humane treatment on these farms. We give you the details on why reducing the use of antibiotics is becoming common practice and what it really means for human health and the lives of farm animals.
On most commercial pig farms the pigs’ tails are cut short, but there is no need for that on SPCA Certified pig farms. Learn about how these long pig tails tell happy tales!
You’ll find more than veggies at a farmer’s market. Your local farmers, including some of our SPCA Certified farmers, use markets to sell their locally raised chicken, beef and eggs.
The Codes of Practice inform farmers of minimum care requirements for farm animals. New Codes are improving the well-being of bison, rabbits and veal calves on farms across the country.
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