The timely communication for welfare issues to the genetic material vendors is an important practice to improve  genetics.  Many  welfare  issues  are systematically recorded and evaluated.

Those that may be related to the genetic material and  occur  at  a  higher  than  normal  level  of prevalence will be communicated to the vendors of the genetic material.

The veterinarians and animal scientists monitor and evaluate welfare issues during their farm visits.

Animal welfare issues (leg problems, etc.) that occur and  attributed  directly  to  genetic  material  are systematically   evaluated   and   immediately communicated to the relevant vendors.

For example, ruptured tendons was a problem that has been communicated and significantly improved.