CloverLeaf Animal Welfare
Certified Care™
CloverLeaf™ Certified Care is a comprehensive program that certifies animal welfare in livestock and poultry, ensuring high-quality meat and responsible care from farm to packaging.
Better handling. Better meat. Backed by science.
The seal benefits us all
Whether you're a producer, processor, retailer, or consumer, the Certified Care™ seal signals a commitment to high-quality meat and responsible animal care.
Our program is ISO TS 34700 certified
Built on globally recognized animal welfare standards, the program ensures humane, safe, and science-based practices. Every step from farm to harvest is independently verified.
We don’t believe in “one-and-done” audits
Certified Care™ is built to support long-term system integrity with transparent, practical assessments that reflect the realities of animal agriculture—without compromising on welfare.
The green and gold Certified Care™ seal tells your customers that animals were well cared for—and that they’re buying some of the highest quality meat available. It’s more than marketing. It’s measurable. It’s meaningful.
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We will offer you a customized proposal with 1, 2, or 3-year certification options.
Our audits evaluate:
To achieve certification, we conduct a full review of the supply chain—from the farm to transport and processing.
Animal condition and welfare outcomes
Facilities and handling practices
Caretaker training
Recordkeeping and SOPs
Evaluations are based on science-backed animal welfare standards. New clients are given a period to correct and meet the minimum requirements, after which they enter an annual auditing program.
Advantages of our certification
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Ongoing Certification
Each year, CloverLeaf evaluates a representative sample of animals, transportation, and facilities. If there are serious failures, the client may lose certification. To maintain the Certified Care™ seal, annual recertification is required.
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Program tailored to each species
While foundational welfare criteria—such as timely euthanasia, humane handling, daily animal observations, and regular staff training—are consistent across species, the audit tools are designed to reflect species-specific welfare science and standards.
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Continuing training
Audits alone don’t improve animal welfare—training does. Certified Care™ participants gain access to in-person or online training through our learning management system. Training is not only included in the program, it’s prioritized as a core driver of continuous improvement.
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We are professional experts in animal welfare
All audits are performed by experienced CloverLeaf auditors. Many hold veterinary or advanced degrees, and all are PAACO-certified with extensive hands-on knowledge of livestock and poultry systems.
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Recognition, Support, and Retail-Ready Tools
Our certified customers receive marketing support, seal usage, branding materials, and early access to the "Find Our Products" store locator map. Additionally, annual awards are given to those who excel in their audits and animal handling.