The Surprisingly Simple Path to “Humanely Raised” Pork

As we come to the end of November and move into the holiday season (which is sure to fly by), I have a feeling that the new year will be upon us before we know it. For pig producers, this New Year will not only bring countdowns and resolutions—it is also the date that California’s Proposition 12 goes into effect. With the passage of Prop 12, and with other countries considering similar animal-welfare initiatives, it’s clear that consumers want to know the pork they eat is both safe and humanely raised. 

Our team at Crystal Spring is committed to providing innovative equipment solutions that make it easier for pig farmers to meet regulatory demands and tell their story so consumers understand their meat is raised with the animal’s welfare in mind. 

Examples of our innovative, but simple, animal welfare solutions include our patented Freedom Stall™which offers free-access group gestation housing, and our world-renowned wet/dry feeders which ensure pigs get the correct amount of feed and water that they need to thrive.

There are a lot of high-tech equipment solutions on the market today—from RFID and facial recognition to environmental controls that are managed from a smartphone. But no matter how intelligent the equipment becomes, it will never replace the husbandry skills that pig farmers need to meet their pigs' needs and ensure their animals’ welfare. 

That is why (proud as we are of our high-quality and innovative equipment solutions) we never want to lose sight of the fact that our products are simply tools to help farmers take care of their pigs. Why? Because it takes the “humanity” of the pig farmer to make certain that the animals under their care are “humanely” raised.

At the end of the day, that is the story we need to tell—while our equipment makes things easier, it is the pig farmer who makes the humane difference.

For more information about how our products can help you meet new regulatory requirements, contact our team at info@cshe.com, WhatsApp/Phone +1 (402) 227-8228 or visit our website at www.crystalspring.com. You can find your local authorized dealer and get detailed information about our product line on our website.