Agribusiness  December 1, 2008

Aurora Organic Dairy receives certification

BOULDER – Aurora Organic Dairy received Animal Welfare Review Certification for each of its five organic dairies.

Boulder-based Aurora operates dairies in Colorado and Texas, including one in Platteville where it also operates a processing plant. The dairy received certification from Validus Services LLC, an independent certification firm. The certification program includes a comprehensive assessment of animal care practices and recommendations for improvements.

Aurora received an audit rating of “excellent,” the highest available. According to a release from the company, the certification process takes into account practices including humane animal handling and management, herd health procedures and care, food and water quality standards, housing that promotes animal comfort and cleanliness, on-farm security procedures and proper management of special-needs animals.

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BOULDER – Aurora Organic Dairy received Animal Welfare Review Certification for each of its five organic dairies.

Boulder-based Aurora operates dairies in Colorado and Texas, including one in Platteville where it also operates a processing plant. The dairy received certification from Validus Services LLC, an independent certification firm. The certification program includes a comprehensive assessment of animal care practices and recommendations for improvements.

Aurora received an audit rating of “excellent,” the highest available. According to a release from the company, the certification process takes into account practices including humane animal handling and management, herd health procedures and care, food and water…

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