Welcome to Global Animal Partnership
We are a non-profit alliance of producers, retailers, animal advocates and scientists dedicated to improving farm animal welfare through the 5-Step® Animal Welfare Rating Program. We facilitate continuous improvement in farm animal agriculture across the world through our 5-Step® animal welfare standards and third-party certification. Global Animal Partnership is committed to recognizing farmers and ranchers that exceed industry standards and strive to continuously improve animal welfare. We work to empower consumers so they can make informed purchasing decisions.
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As a nonprofit charitable organization, Global Animal Partnership needs your financial support. With your generosity, we can make a significant difference in farm animal welfare.
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Animal Welfare Standards
View our latest 5-Step® Animal Welfare Rating Program animal welfare standards for beef cattle, broiler chickens, pigs, turkey, sheep, goat, and bison.
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Farm Animal Welfare
At Global Animal Partnership we focus on improving farm animals' quality of life through health, behavior, and positive experiences.
The 5-Step® Animal Welfare Rating Program
5-Step® Process
Learn about the rigorous process of development, review, and revision that goes into making our farm animal welfare standards.
Learn More5-Step® Certification
Learn how to get certified under the 5-Step® Animal Welfare Rating Program through independent, third-party audits.
Learn MoreBrowse 5-Step® Partners
Farmers & Ranchers
Global Animal Partnership teams up with farmers and ranchers that are committed to providing the best possible life for their animals and bringing higher quality step-rated meat to consumers.
Product Suppliers
Our Labeled Product Authorization (LPA) Program offers consumers a wide variety of retail-ready, step-rated meat products certified under the 5-Step® Animal Welfare Rating Program. Look for the label next time you shop!
Retailers & Foodservice
Global Animal Partnership brings the transparency customers are looking for! Partner up us to help drive sales, improve farm animal welfare, and change the industry at the same time!
Farm Animal Welfare
By choosing to support higher welfare farmers and ranchers, we can collectively make a significant difference in the lives of millions of animals.
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Temple Grandin: Seeing the world from another point of view
Aug 30“I’m a person who wants to make practical change happen on the ground” - Temple Grandin
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Aug 24Though these two small ruminants have many similarities, sheep and goats are actually very different in terms of their anatomy, genealogy, and natural behavior.
Did you know: Why does GAP use the term ‘Pasture Centered?’
Aug 18GAP is often asked why we use the term ‘Pasture Centered’ instead of ‘Pasture Raised’ on our labels - here's why!
Improving the Lives of Farm Animals Step by Step™
Find out how to participate whether you're a consumer, farmer, or retailer. Your support allows us to support continuous improvement in farm animal agriculture!
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