Domesticated animals deserve respect and care. That’s animal welfare – and a priority of the National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA), an organization comprised of livestock, equine, poultry and aquaculture producers, producer organizations, veterinarians, extension personnel, academicians, scientists, federal and state regulatory agencies and allied industry. Jim Fraley, Livestock Program Director for Illinois Farm Bureau and co-chair of NIAA’s Animal Care Council, stresses that animal welfare and animal rights, however, are not the same....
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Pork producers are committed to raising and managing pigs with care in all stages of production. Programs exploring the well-being of animals in modern pork production systems include the many facets of pig health, housing, handling and slaughtering practices. As new knowledge is gained, adjustments will be made for the betterment of the animals. 
