Cattle Marketing Code of Ethics
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has
approved the following Cattle Marketing Code of Ethics.
For the
protection of consumers, the beef industry,and my farm, I will only participate
in marketing cattle that:
• Do not pose a known public health threat.
• Have cleared proper withdrawal times.
• Do not have a terminal condition
(Including advanced lymphosarcoma,
septicemia, etc.)
• Are not disabled.
• Are not severely emaciated.
• Do not have uterine/vaginal prolapses
with visible fetal membrane.
• Do not have advanced eye lesions.
• Do not have advanced Lumpy Jaw.
Furthermore, I will :
Do everything possible to humanely gather,
handle and transport cattle in accordance with accepted animal husbandry practices.
Finally, I will:
Humanely euthanize cattle when necessary to prevent suffering and to protect public health.