Herd Source


Tissue Source uses only qualified, pre-approved and reputable herd sources. We audit our herd sources no less than once each year to validate all quality requirements.

Pigs:
Qualified porcine herds are located in Northern Indiana. Animals are raised in a closed herd environment. Other herd qualifications include;
  • Highly monitored BioSecurity
  • Specific Pathogen Free (SPF) accredited and health controlled
  • Closed herds with strict environmental controls
  • On site feed mills with control of feed ingredients
  • Complete traceability, documentation and thorough health records
  • Controlled and operated by strict Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Qualified porcine herd: Whiteshire Hamroc

Cattle:
Bovine herds are in the process of being qualified. Bovine tissue is not available at this time.

Other:
Herd sources of other species will be qualified and available upon request.