Commitment to Animal Welfare: Welfair® Certification in Livestock Farms and Slaughterhouses
Pacific Control facilitates the implementation of the Welfair® Certificate, ensuring that livestock farms and slaughterhouses meet the highest animal welfare standards established by the Welfare Quality and AWIN® protocols.
What is the Welfair® Animal Welfare Certification?
The Welfair® certification scheme, developed by IRTA, ensures that practices in livestock farms and slaughterhouses align with the fundamental principles of animal welfare. Unlike other schemes, it focuses on direct observation of the animal’s behavior and conditions, assessing essential aspects of its health and quality of life.
Key Aspects of Animal Welfare Evaluation
The Welfair® certification is based on four fundamental principles:
- Good feeding: Adequate access to food and water.
- Good housing: Clean, comfortable, and safe spaces.
- Good health: Absence of injuries, diseases, or pain.
- Appropriate behavior: Ability to express natural behaviors.
Each principle is measured through 12 specific criteria, assessed by qualified auditors according to the Welfare Quality and AWIN® protocols.
Benefits of Implementing Welfair® Certification with Pacific Control
Adopting the Welfair® certification brings multiple advantages, such as:
- Consumer trust: Reflects an ethical commitment to animal welfare.
- Regulatory compliance: Ensures alignment with national and international standards.
- Reputation improvement: Differentiation in the market through sustainable practices.
- Process optimization: Identification and improvement of key areas in animal management.
Welfare Quality and AWIN® Protocols: A Comprehensive Approach
These protocols ensure rigorous and complete evaluation:
- Welfare Quality: Covers species such as cattle, poultry, and pigs, assessing their health, feeding, and behavior.
- AWIN® (Animal Welfare Indicators): Provides detailed metrics for animals such as horses, sheep, and goats.
Both approaches are conducted by expert animal welfare auditors authorized by Welfair®.
Sectors Benefiting from Welfair® Certification
This certification is ideal for:
- Livestock farms dedicated to meat, dairy, and egg production.
- Slaughterhouses seeking to optimize sustainable and ethical practices.
- Food companies interested in enhancing their commitment to sustainability.
Why Choose Pacific Control for Animal Welfare Certifications
At Pacific Control, we offer:
- Expertise in implementing animal welfare standards.
- Continuous support to ensure compliance and improve practices.
- Audits conducted by qualified and Welfair®-authorized experts.
