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‘Atrocious’ Abuse AvoidableHS3 Technologies and American Humane Association Announce New Technology To Enhance Farm Animal Welfare Denver (September 19, 2008)Video surveillance and security company HS3 Technologies, Inc., in conjunction with the American Humane Association, is working to enhance farm animal welfare and prevent incidents such as the one reported Tuesday by AP reporter Frederic J. Frommer, who described an undercover video taken at an Iowa pig farm. In conjunction with the American Humane Certified(TM) program, which certifies participating producers' farm animals are raised humanely, HS3 has completed installations and begun beta testing surveillance systems in facilities to further ensure that food production in North America meets American Humane Certified animal welfare standards. "HS3 is an independent video monitoring and verification company, totally committed to assisting and demonstrating to consumers that American farmers are genuinely concerned about the welfare of the animals they produce," says HS3 Technologies CEO Mark Lana. "The atrocities at the Iowa farm are alarming; we want to help show that the majority of American farmers are conscientious and offer transparency for the industry." The surveillance systems are specifically designed to monitor the humane treatment of animals, as well as monitor conditions and events such as temperature, air flow, feeding schedules, personnel entrances/exits and animal mobility through systems that: 1) trigger alarms when abnormalities occur, and 2) can be remotely viewed by the producer and American Humane Certified (with a password) in real time from any computer with an internet connection, thus creating a prompt alert and solution to any negative condition impacting the animals. About HS3 Technologies Inc. HS3 Technologies Inc., a complete security solutions integrator and provider, offers technically advanced hardware and proprietary video analytic software, while integrating security solutions uniquely designed to meet the needs of their customers. MEDIA CONTACT:
About American Humane Founded in 1877, the American Humane Association is the only national organization dedicated to protecting both children and animals. Through a network of child and animal protection agencies and individuals, American Humane develops policies, legislation, curricula and training programs to protect children and animals from abuse, neglect and exploitation. The nonprofit organization, headquartered in Denver, raises awareness about The Link® between violence to people and violence to animals, as well as the benefits derived from the human-animal bond. American Humane’s regional office in Los Angeles is the exclusive authority behind the “No Animals Were Harmed”® end-credit disclaimer on film and TV productions, and American Humane’s office in Washington, D.C., is an advocate for child and animal protection at the federal and state levels. The American Humane® Certified™ farm animal program is the nation’s original independent certification and labeling program for humanely raised food (www.thehumanetouch.org). American Humane meets the strong, comprehensive standards of the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance, has been awarded the Independent Charities of America’s “Best in America” Seal of Approval, has met the stringent standards for financial efficiency and accountability required by the American Institute of Philanthropy to qualify as a Top-Rated Charity, and has received a 3-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s premier independent charity evaluator. Visit www.americanhumane.org to learn more. ### |
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