Validus Certified Responsible Producer Certification

On-Farm Food Safety and Security Review Certification

Certified Responsible Producer Certification

Validus Animal Welfare Review

More than ever before, consumers want reassurance that the meat and dairy products they consume are produced on farms where animals are humanely raised.

Validus Animal Welfare Review Certification is awarded to farms that follow stringent animal welfare guidelines. Farms that receive animal welfare certification undergo a detailed assessment and audit of their on-farm animal welfare practices. Certification is awarded to farms which demonstrate compliance with the animal welfare criteria and standards established for their operation, including:

Humane animal handling and management
Herd health procedures and care
Food and water quality standards
Housing that promotes animal comfort and cleanliness
On-farm security procedures
Proper management of special needs animals

If you would like to receive a copy of the Animal Welfare Review - Dairy standards please email us at: knowledge@validuscertified.com

Validus Expert Committees
The Validus Animal Welfare Certification programs were developed by independent industry experts. Click here to meet the members of the Validus Expert and Advisory Committees.

Validus Certified Farms and Products
Learn more about the products and farmers awarded the Validus Animal Welfare Review Certification by clicking here