I agree with your comments that food safety is an issue that extends all the way back to the ranch or farm. For instance, there are data showing that cattle will excrete more E. Coli 0157 during a longer transportation ride than a shorter one. So, yes, I agree with you. Certainly animal well-being is an important component of animal health. When we consider worldwide markets, I think how we treat our animals is becoming more of a factor there as well. And animal welfare is more than just animal health; it's about animal handling and well-being, which can certainly affect the food safety related issues as well.
