WASHINGTON — American Humane Association, the country's oldest national humane organization, has announced the appointment of animal welfare expert Michelle Ganci as national director of its Humane Heartland program, effective Oct. 1.
Under the program, the American Humane Certified farm animal welfare program applies rigorous science-based standards and independent third-party auditing to ensure that animals on more than 8,000 farms are provided with sufficient space, proper and healthful living conditions, humane treatment, and the ability to engage in natural behaviors.
Ganci currently serves as a faculty member and lecturer in the Department of Animal Sciences and Agricultural. . .