Animal Well-Being

Better Care Means Better Beef

Producing exceptional beef obliges us to take exceptional care of our animals. It’s also just the right thing to do. At Agri Beef, we carry out our proactive approach to animal well-being using techniques and programs informed by leading animal behavior experts like Dr. Temple Grandin and Bud Williams.

Washington Beef is a company that does things right; they pay attention to details. -Temple Grandin

 

Here are just a few of the measures we take throughout our operations:

  • We continually train employees on low-stress animal handling techniques
  • We follow all the Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Animal Care and Well-Being Standards
  • Cattle are checked daily for health and well-being by trained cowboys
  • Cattle are given ample room to move and display natural behaviors
  • Animals displaying signs of sickness or discomfort receive individualized attention
  • We provide 24-hour access to an on-call veterinarian

A formal commitment is outlined and documented in Agri Beef’s "Guidelines for Animal Well-Being." This program encompasses all company locations, all phases of production, and all transport activities, to provide consistent and proactive standards for animal well-being. These standards were developed in collaboration with leading industry experts and are updated continually to reflect the most proactive policies.

Agri Beef does not tolerate the abuse or mistreatment of animals at any time, for any reason.

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Our STAR Commitment

The Agri Beef Star Commitment is built on four fundamental principles

Sustainability

We are stewards of the land and natural resources entrusted to our care. As we continue to grow, we embrace our obligation to eliminate waste, preserve our environment, create long-term employment opportunities, and support the ranching way of life.

Total Quality

We produce food to the highest level of quality and satisfaction. We are dedicated to applying the most advanced practices and food safety measures from ranch to table to ensure consistent quality standards. Your family will experience nothing but the best from our products and services.

Animal Well-Being

We recognize livestock as the foundation of our livelihood. All of our animals are treated with dignity and respect, and we are proactive in implementing the best animal care practices from leading behavior and husbandry experts to ensure animal health and productivity.

Responsibility

We are committed to socially responsible business practices. We have an obligation to contribute to the overall health, safety, and education of our employees and their families, our communities, our industries, and those in need.