2, and we asked our pork suppliers to find and implement housing systems that address animal welfare concerns including housing systems that lack sufficient space. In 2016, we set a goal to transition to 100% cage-free shell eggs in Walmart U.S. We have asked our suppliers to innovate housing systems with the goal of enhancing animal welfare while maintaining supply of affordable protein for customers.
These are programs for suppliers regarding the welfare of hens producing shell eggs (through United Egg Producers or equivalent) and swine (through National Pork Producers Pork Quality Assurance Plus Program). In consultation with animal welfare experts, suppliers, and others, we have set an agenda grounded in “the five freedoms of animal welfare.” We engage suppliers in prioritizing opportunities to advance animal welfare.
To promote the welfare of animals within our supply chain, Walmart engages suppliers, veterinarians, scientists and animal welfare champions through the following strategies:
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