Sustainable
Pig Welfare
We care for our animals in a humane and responsible manner
As one of South Africa's largest pork providers, we are committed to providing the best-possible care to our pigs across all our operations.
We handle thousands of animals on a daily basis, and we do so with respect for our animals.
Our crate-free and group housing system is one of the ways we ensure the optimal comfort and safety of our animals. As a member of the South African Pork Producers' Organisation (SAPPO) and certified with Pork 360, GHB farms regularly undergoes auditing processes to confirm compliance.
- Trained employees for transport and welfare checks
- Low-density and short-distance transportation
- Modern animal transport vehicles
- Standardised transport checks
- Constant supervision at our operations
We pride ourselves on adhering to the S.A.F.E Standard
The S.A.F.E minimum standards include:
- Improving the quality of the flooring surfaces
- Increasing the living space available for sows and gilts
- Introducing a higher level of training and competence on welfare issues for personnel
- Providing permanent access to fresh water and to materials for rooting and playing
Housing
85% of pregnant Sows are housed in groups and the conditions are EU Welfare standards compliant. The remaining 15% are housed for 8 weeks in crates and 8 weeks in groups – they are compliant with SA welfare standards (within the next 5 years we plan to close down our old facility and replace it with a modern farm that complies with EU standards).
Antibiotic measuring/benchmarking.
We are committed to responsible antibiotic use and continuous monitoring to support the health and welfare of our animals.