FIRST FREEDOM
Freedom from hunger, from thirst and poor nutrition, by ready access to fresh water and a diet to maintain full health and vigour.
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Supply Chain Certified by CSQA
EU STANDARDS & REGULATIONS
The animal welfare is strictly governed by EU regulations & standards that intervene in the phases of breeding, transport and processing.
Directive (EC) 120/2008 – Regulation (EC) 1/2005 – Regulation (EC) 1099/2009.
CORPORATE ETHICAL AND VALUE LEGACY
Levoni has chosen to include this topic within their corporate ethical, value legacy as well as to start an ever-developing path which to date sets out much more restrictive requirements than the current European standard in force.
PRINCIPLE OF FIVE FREEDOMS
Levoni’s path comes into line with the principle of the five freedoms (Farm Animal Welfare Council 1979).
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Freedom from hunger, from thirst and poor nutrition, by ready access to fresh water and a diet to maintain full health and vigour.
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Freedom from discomfort by providing an appropriate environment including shelter and a comfortable resting area.
Freedom from pain, injury or disease by prevention or rapid diagnosis and treatment.
Freedom to express (most) normal behaviour by providing sufficient space, proper facilities and company of the animal's own kind.
Freedom from fear and distress by ensuring conditions and treatment which avoid mental suffering.
ANIMAL WELFARE ON THE FARM
SENSIBLE MANAGEMENT OF MEDICINES
ABSOLUTE PROHIBITION OF ANTIBIOTIC USE IN THE LAST 4 MONTHS OF LIFE OF THE ANIMAL
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ANIMAL WELFARE DURING TRANSPORT
Biosafety: Higher levels of hygiene and safety.
More space available.
Better air quality, temperature control and improved drinking and feeding conditions.
Better conditions during delivery.
Elimination of actions causing suffering such as cutting ears and teeth.
Castration consented exclusively in the first 7 days of life and with anaesthesia and analgesia.
Preserving animals from the stress of transport by reducing the journey time from breeding to slaughter to a maximum of 6 hours.
More space available.
Maintaining the original family groups.
Using environmental enrichment.
No breaks during the night.
Minimum rest 2 hours after arrival at the slaughterhouse.
Rest areas with water spray systems to refresh spaces and relax animals.
Eliminate sources of stress for the animal, such as the visibility of slaughter operations, and the use of the electric prod.
Limits the administration of drugs to conditions of extreme necessity.
Whenever possible, uses prevention therapies with natural remedies (probiotics).
Administers medications with less impact on antibiotic resistance.
Reduces the risk of animal diseases by adapting spaces, reducing density and improving genetic selection.
Strictly prohibits the administration of antibiotics in the last 4 months of life of the animal.
LEVONI Animal Welfare supply chain is certified by CSQA, globally-recognised authority (www.csqa.it).
