Celebrating the Holidays with Compassion: A Conversation with Butterball
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In this episode of Robin's Nest, Dr. Robin Ganzert is joined by Dr. Alice Johnson, Senior Vice President of Food Safety, Quality, and Animal Care at Butterball, for an inspiring conversation about Butterball's unwavering commitment to animal welfare. Dr. Johnson highlights the company’s adherence to the Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare and their strict zero-tolerance policies to ensure their turkeys' safety and humane treatment.
The discussion explores Butterball’s forward-thinking initiatives to enhance the care and comfort of their birds, underscoring the importance of continuous improvement in animal welfare standards.
With the holiday season upon us, Dr. Ganzert and Dr. Johnson reflect on how families can celebrate traditions—like enjoying turkey dinners—while supporting humane practices. This heartwarming episode offers listeners insights into how they can make conscious choices for their holiday tables, embodying compassion and care for animals.