ANIMAL WELL-BEING

Ensuring proper welfare and responsible practices for the animals in our care

Doing What’s Right.

At Peco, we believe safe, wholesome food begins with healthy chickens, and we take every step necessary to protect their well-being. Proper treatment of animals is a moral and ethical obligation for every company that works with them, which is why we strive to set the industry standard. With more than 200 PAACO-trained team members, we ensure we are doing what’s right for our birds through advanced auditing and assurance programs.

Caring for our birds is not only the right thing to do, but it’s essential to our mission of being a competitive producer of high-quality products.

Roddy Sanders

Executive Vice President of Live Operations

FlockFocus^® is Peco’s comprehensive animal health and welfare program, created by our Animal Health and Welfare Council. It addresses every aspect of flock care: health plans, nutrition, environment, biosecurity and handling practices.

The program is carried out by our family contract producers and highly trained team members to ensure consistent, responsible care. Certified by the Professional Animal Auditor Certification Organization (PAACO), FlockFocus^® reflects our ongoing commitment to accountability and continuous improvement.

The importance of animal health and welfare is deeply ingrained in our culture at Peco. We believe it is our responsibility to do what is right by our animals by promoting an optimal environment and ensuring the best care under our supervision. By focusing on environmental advancements, accompanied by proper bird care and handling practices, we can in turn develop holistic programs that ensure our birds are given the opportunity to freely thrive under our care.

Cameron Sanders

Corporate Director of Animal Health & Welfare and Sustainability

BioSecurity

Biosecurity is fundamental to flock health and food safety at Peco. That’s why we have implemented a robust and constantly evolving program in close collaboration with contract producers and veterinarians. Ongoing training, oversight and preventive protocols help us identify risks, apply safeguards and strengthen performance across operations.