Mission
Statement
Our business begins with the
well-being of our animals.
JBS is dedicated to ensuring the humane treatment,
handling and slaughter of
animals at all times. At JBS,
animal welfare is embedded
in the framework of our
culture. We continually
strive to improve our animal
welfare efforts through the
use of new technologies and
the implementation of
standards that meet and
exceed regulatory requirements and industry guidelines. As the largest food
protein company in the
world, we have the ability to
make a positive impact on
the lives of many animals
and we do this every day.
Animal Welfare Policy
Policy Statement
At JBS, the proper and humane treatment of animals is addressed through
standard operating procedures, verification, and process improvement,
designed to assure animal welfare and product quality. All livestock destined
and received for slaughter at JBS facilities are protected under this policy
and will be treated humanely in accordance with JBS procedures and in
compliance with USDA regulations.
Our efforts to ensure the humane treatment of animals begins with producers and
their dedication to providing animals within our supply chain with the utmost care
and treatment. Our commitment to animal welfare continues as animals under our
care are transported, unloaded and handled at our facilities.
JBS has established and implemented animal welfare programs in all of our business
units to promote accountability and transparency and to ensure that the humane
treatment of animals remains a priority throughout every stage of the animal’s life.
From procurement, transportation, operations, to quality assurance, every JBS
employee is held accountable for the humane and ethical treatment of our animals.
JBS Five Rivers Cattle Feeding
JBS Five Rivers Cattle Feeding is an industry leader in raising, feeding, and caring
for cattle. Providing animals with a high quality of life is a top priority for Five
Rivers. JBS Five Rivers Cattle Feeding has 12 locations that have the combined
feeding capacity for close to one million animals.
Five Rivers has veterinarians and nutritionists on staff who work closely with all of
the feedyards to ensure animal health and well-being. Each individual animal is checked
every day by experienced handlers to ensure animal health, safety, and well-being.
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All Five Rivers feedyards have implemented a robust animal handling and welfare program. This program has an intensive cattle handling training component that teaches low-stress handling techniques and emphasizes worker safety.
Every employee that works with the animals has specific responsibilities to ensure that we are raising healthy, content
and minimally stressed animals.
Five Rivers adheres to best management practices for cattle handling and quality assurance. JBS Five Rivers subscribes
to the Texas Cattle Feeders Association (TCFA) Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program. All of the Five Rivers feedyards are audited annually through the TCFA third party audit program. This audit program is very comprehensive and
focuses on a variety of best management practices such as herd health management, nutrition, animal handling, and
employee training.
Five Rivers has the ability to conduct substantial research trials focused on nutrition, health, and production practices
that contribute to industry knowledge and development of new, improved, best management practices.
JBS Five Rivers accepts responsibility for the well-being of the cattle that are entrusted to them and they ensure that the
animals are kept healthy and treated humanely every day.
Questions? Contact [email protected]