At Agroindustrias González, animal welfare is not just a commitment; it's a certified guarantee. Our pig farm is Welfair Certified, based on rigorous protocols that ensure animals receive the best possible treatment at every stage of their lives.
But why is it so important?
Unlike regular inspections, Welfair Certification goes beyond legal requirements and subjects farms to comprehensive audits that assess four fundamental principles and 12 specific criteria:
- Good Feeding: Ensures animals have continuous access to food and water, avoiding hunger or thirst stress.
- Good Housing: Evaluates the comfort of resting areas, appropriate temperature, and freedom of movement.
- Good Health: Guarantees the absence of disease and injury and promotes handling without unnecessary pain.
- Appropriate Behavior: Encourages adequate social interaction, the expression of natural behaviors, and a positive emotional state.
For consumers, this certification is synonymous with transparency and quality, ensuring that the products come from ethical and responsible production. At Agroindustrias González, we work every day to offer the highest quality pork, always respecting animal welfare.
In 2023, our company, Topigs Norsvin Ecuador, part of Agroindustrias González, received the first Animal Welfair certification in Latin America. This important recognition was presented to our director, Jorge González, and our general manager, Mirza González, reaffirming our commitment to ethical and responsible pork production aligned with the highest international animal welfare standards.
A milestone that motivates us to keep innovating and raising the standards of the swine industry in Ecuador.
