Oscar Mayer To Work With Suppliers To Transition To Alternative Housing For Pregnant Sows

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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