Pioneers in Pork
As a sixth-generation, family-owned business, we think a bit differently than everyone else. Our goal at Clemens Food Group and Hatfield has always been to build a better pork industry. It starts with compassion for our animals, our customers and our employees. That’s why we always strive to lead in animal care. Not because we have to. Because we choose to.
Quality Starts With Care
Clemens Animal Care Standard means our animals come first. Every day.
Animal care is our passion and an investment — for us and for you. We’re committed to pursuing animal care in the most economical way possible, and we have the ability to confidently do this at scale. That means you and your customers can feel good about working with Clemens Food Group and Hatfield every step of the way.
Leading With Compassion
In everything we do, we lead with compassion, especially when it comes to our sows (mother pigs). They’re the center of our world.
Raised Without Growth Promotants
Although approved for use in the United States, we do not use ractopamine to help increase muscle mass or weight gain for any of our pigs.
Social Interaction
Pigs are social creatures and thrive when given the chance to socially interact and form relationships with other pigs, as well as their caretakers.
Group Housed
Providing more room for our pregnant sows means more opportunity to stretch their legs, play with friends or find a comfortable spot to nap.
Responsible Antibiotic Use
We only administer antibiotics when necessary, in accordance with the labeled usage and under the direction of a veterinarian.
Nutritious Grain-Forward Diet
Our pigs’ diets are formulated and administered based upon consultation with an accredited nutritionist or swine nutrition professional.
Freedom of Movement
During the majority of their pregnancy, our sows are given the opportunity to freely move around their pens, interact with other sows and explore their surroundings.
Approximately
sows on our company-owned farms and contracted suppliers
Sows are
%
group housed
Results in
of saleable pork annually
Group Housing Makes a Difference
More freedom. More socialization. More compassion.
Every day, we push for a better way to handle our animals, which is why we believe in group housing for our pregnant sows.
Clemens Group Housing System
Our advanced group housing system significantly lowers the time sows spend in breeding stalls.
- Transition to group housing upon confirmation of pregnancy, averaging 80 fewer days spent in crates — 70% less time than traditionally housed sows
- Can freely explore their surroundings
- Ample opportunities to exercise and socialize
- Increased interaction with caregivers
Traditional Housing System (Competitors)
Most of the industry uses this traditional system for breeding purposes.
- Lifetime of total confinement (entire 115-day cycle spent in crates)
- No ability to turn around
- No opportunity to exercise
- No socializing with other sows
- Could be prone to injury due to lack of movement
- Minimal interaction with caregivers
Let’s Be Partners in Pork!
Are you ready to invest in animal care — together?
Start the conversation now. 800.523.5291
