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History, principles, and practice[edit]
Certified Humane

For animal products to be labeled Certified Humane Raised and Handled, they must adhere to certain guidelines. This includes that Animals are allowed to engage in their natural behaviors. Animals are raised with sufficient space, shelter, and gentle handling to limit stress. Cages, crates, and tie stalls are forbidden. Animals have access to ample fresh water and a healthy diet without added antibiotics or hormones. Animals are sufficiently protected from the weather. Managers and caretakers are thoroughly trained, skilled, and competent in animal husbandry and welfare. Numerous labels are used in the animal product industry to make distinctions amongst production but not all have been verified by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) directly. Examples of USDA verified labels are eggs labeled “cage-free” or “from free-roaming hens” are laid by hens that are allowed to roam in a room or open area, which is typically a barn or poultry house. “Free-range” or “pasture-fed” eggs are produced by hens raised outdoors or with access to outdoors. In addition to the feed provided, these hens may also eat wild plants and insects. "Natural", means that nothing was added to the egg. "Organic", eggs marked with the USDA’s National Organic Program label come from uncaged hens that are free to roam in their houses and have access to the outdoors. The hens are fed an organic diet of feed produced without conventional pesticides or fertilizers.