Tyson Foods becomes first chicken producer to receive third-party poultry handling, transportation certification
The PHT certification focuses on biosecurity, disease recognition, emergency planning and the safe and humane handling of birds before, during and after transport.
Tyson Foods, Inc., Springdale, Ark., implemented a Poultry Handling and Transportation (PHT) certification to help ensure the proper handling and transportation of birds in its chicken business. As a result, Tyson Foods is said to be the first major chicken producer to implement this third-party certification program offered by the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY), Tucker, Ga.
The PHT certification focuses on biosecurity, disease recognition, emergency planning and the safe and humane handling of birds before, during and after transport.