Maple Leaf Foods announced that Dr. Stephanie Cottee will be joining the Company in the new position of Leader, Animal Wellness effective August 11, 2014. Dr. Cottee will be responsible for leading the establishment of an integrated and comprehensive animal wellness program that crosses the Company's pork and poultry operations and interface with its suppliers and other stakeholders. This will encompass all areas that affect the health and welfare of animals including nutrition, medication, housing, transportation and processing. Dr. Cottee will work closely with management, operations and animal care experts to realize this mandate. …