HSUS CEO Vies for Tyson Board Seat

HSUS CEO Vies for Tyson Board Seat

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) President and CEO Wayne Pacelle has filed paperwork for election to Tyson Foods’ board of directors, according to an HSUS announcement. After the break we’ll learn more about this influence play of one of the world’s largest processors and marketers of chicken, beef, and pork food products, I’m KayDee Gilkey with Open Range after this.?

If elected, Pacelle would urge Tyson Foods’ to commit to a definite time frame to phase out the use of sow gestation crates. Field Reporter Lacy Gray shares more.

In a statement provided by Tyson Foods, the company said it will handle the Pacelle nomination in accordance with company policy. “We’re not surprised Wayne Pacelle wants to sit on our board,” said Gary Mickelson, Tyson director of public relations. “We’re handling the nomination according to the law and our company’s by-laws. Tyson Foods is committed to humane animal treatment and expects the same from the independent family farmers who supply us with chickens, hogs and cattle.”

Thanks, Lacy. Interesting side note, according to a Humane Watch survey, HSUS appears to be deceiving its donors. The survey of more than 1,000 donors to HSUS, found that 90 percent were unaware that the organization gives a mere 1 percent of its budget to local pet shelters.

I’m KayDee Gilkey with Open Range on the Northwest Ag Information Network.