Our JBS Animal Welfare Advisory Committee continues to provide expert oversight and guidance to our comprehensive animal welfare programs, aspiring to achieve the highest standards of care and wellbeing for our animals. This dedicated committee, comprising seven respected university professors and researchers from around the world, brings expertise in veterinary medicine, animal handling and behavior, nutrition, epidemiology, and welfare. One of the primary aims of the committee is to leverage science to enhance our programs and deploy a global, companywide approach to animal welfare improvement in a continuously changing industry.

Training and Development

All new JBS team members in relevant roles, such as live operations, catching, transportation, receiving, and quality assurance, receive department-specific animal welfare training during orientation, with annual refresher courses required for those who handle animals. Management is responsible for ensuring that all training is completed on schedule, properly documented, and available for review. We also work alongside our live animal suppliers to promote best welfare practices in our supply chains and invest in their ongoing training and development for continuous improvement.

Measurement and Monitoring

We assess animal welfare performance through ongoing monitoring of KPIs and regular audits. The findings are carefully analyzed to identify opportunities for improvement, and corrective actions are implemented as needed in alignment with our policies.

We have a zero-tolerance policy for abuse of any kind. All team members are required to report any violations of our Animal Welfare Policy or associated procedures, either anonymously through our Ethics Line or directly to JBS management. Any breaches—identified via audits, monitoring, or reporting—are subject to disciplinary action, including termination of employment or contract and potential reporting to authorities.