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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Responsible by tradition
EU STANDARDS & REGULATIONS
Animal welfare is rigorously governed by EU regulations that apply to the breeding, transport, and processing phases. Levoni has chosen to incorporate this issue into the company's ethical and value-driven framework.
RESPONSIBLE BY TRADITION
At Levoni, animal welfare is not just a legal requirement. It is a core ethical commitment. For over 60 years, we've believed that raising animals with care, in optimal conditions that honor their natural needs, is essential. It is the foundation for producing truly wholesome, high-quality meats.
ANIMAL WELFARE SUPPLY CHAIN LINE
Levoni has undertaken a continuous journey that sets far stricter standards than those outlined in current EU regulations for a select group of farms. Every stage of our supply chain, from farming to production, is guided by standards that go beyond legal requirements. Ensuring optimal living conditions for animals is not just a duty – it is a responsibility we approach with care, passion, and transparency. The company's approach is rooted in the Five Freedoms principle outlined by the Farm Animal Welfare Council in 1979.
The principle of the 5 freedoms
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SECOND FREEDOM
Freedom from discomfort by providing an appropriate environment including shelter and a comfortable resting area.
THIRD FREEDOM
Freedom from pain, injury or disease by prevention or rapid diagnosis and treatment.
FOURTH FREEDOM
Freedom to express (most) normal behaviour by providing sufficient space, proper facilities and company of the animal's own kind.
FIFTH FREEDOM
Freedom from fear and distress by ensuring conditions and treatment which avoid mental suffering.
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ANIMAL WELFARE ON THE FARM
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SENSIBLE MANAGEMENT OF MEDICINES
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ABSOLUTE PROHIBITION OF ANTIBIOTIC USE IN THE LAST 4 MONTHS OF LIFE OF THE ANIMAL
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ANIMAL WELFARE DURING TRANSPORT
THE ANIMAL WELFARE ACCORDING TO LEVONI
Animal welfare in breeding
Biosafety: Higher levels of hygiene and safety.
More space available.
Use of environmental enrichments.
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.
Animal welfare during transport
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.
Preservation of original family groups.
Using environmental enrichment.
Animal welfare at the slaughterhouse
Rest areas equipped with drinking troughs and misting systems to cool the environment and help animals relax.
Preservation of original family groups, with flexible pens that can be adapted based on the number of animals.
Use of environmental enrichments.
Elimination of stress factors, such as preventing animals from seeing slaughter operations and avoiding the unjustified use of electric prods.
Responsible management of the veterinary drug
through the implementation of a management approach which:
Limits the administration of drugs to conditions of extreme necessity.
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.
ANIMAL WELFARE CERTIFICATION
At Levoni, animal welfare is not just a value, but a concrete promise that began many years ago.
Every certification we’ve earned is the result of measurable commitment, recognized by accredited independent bodies. It is tangible proof of our ongoing dedication to building a supply chain that is transparent, ethical, and sustainable.
Products from Levoni’s Animal Welfare Supply Chain line are certified by KIWA, an internationally recognized body (www.kiwa.com).
REFERENCE CERTIFICATES
