Animal Care: Smithfield Foods Sustainability Report
Oct 25, 2019

Video: Animal Care: Smithfield Foods Sustainability Report


Meet Dr. Mary Battrell, staff veterinarian for Smithfield Foods. Dr. Battrell has spent over 20 years ensuring that our animals are safe, comfortable, and healthy. Her motto is: "Every pig. Every pen. Every day. Food, water, comfort, care."

 

Animal Care: Smithfield Foods Sustainability Report

Animal Care: Smithfield Foods Sustainability Report

Meet Dr. Mary Battrell, staff veterinarian for Smithfield Foods. Dr. Battrell has spent over 20 years ensuring that our animals are safe, comfortable, and healthy. Her motto is: "Every pig. Every pen. Every day. Food, water, comfort, care."... More
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