A veterinarian with Merck Animal Health says the recent
incident involving animal abuse at Fair Oaks Farms is a reminder that the
livestock industry is being constantly evaluated.
Dr. Angela Baysinger, Merck’s animal welfare lead, tells Brownfield consumers are demanding more information about how animals are raised.
“And because our consumer, the people who buy our meat products, are so far removed from what happens on the farm on a daily basis, they want to know more.”
She says a big part of her role is being a conduit between producers and consumers.
Continue reading Fair Oaks case a stark reminder for livestock industry at Brownfield Ag News.