To ensure that animals are treated with care and respect, Hendrix Genetics has a zero tolerance policy on animal abuse. Only trained and competent employees are permitted to handle animals. In addition, each employee is required to sign an animal welfare policy—whether or not they have direct contact with animals.

Hendrix Genetics has developed an animal welfare program for each of its species that is tailored to the characteristics of the animals and the specific regulations of the sector. These standards are applied consistently across the world and exceed the standards expected by local regulations. The animal welfare procedures are continuously monitored and improved.

Hendrix Genetics has voluntarily adopted Code-EFABAR to embrace their commitment to animal welfare and to improve sustainability for the entire food chain.

Code-EFABAR is designed to provide breeding organizations with a practical guide and tool to help achieve sustainable and balanced animal breeding and to deliver improved transparency for all of society.

Hendrix Genetics believes there is far more than just efficiency to consider in producing food—a sustainable future is a future that includes an established sustainability program with animal welfare as one of the building blocks.

As a leader in animal genetics, Hendrix Genetics is proud to stand at the start of the food chain and embrace high animal welfare standards that will ensure a sustainable future.

Hypor is one of the world's leading suppliers of pig genetics. Committed to providing superior genetics that supports profitability in the pork value chain. With its Head Office located in Boxmeer, The Netherlands, Hypor has strategically-located and interconnected breeding centers in North America, Europe and Asia. More information is available at www.hypor.com

Hypor is part of Hendrix Genetics, a leading multi-species breeding company with primary activities in layer-, turkey-, swine-, aquaculture -and traditional poultry breeding. Headquartered in Boxmeer, in The Netherlands, Hendrix Genetics provides expertise and resources to producers in more than 100 countries, with operations and joint ventures in 24 countries and more than 2.400 employees worldwide. More information is available at www.hendrix-genetics.com