 At the company's invitation, the Virginia state veterinarian Richard Wilkes visited the facility on December 22.He told "The Virginian-Pilot" that Smithfield had been "very responsive and very responsible in how they've addressed the issues", and that he had not seen "any indication of abuse" of the pigs and was impressed by their demeanor.A Humane Society spokesman said that Smithfield had provided the vet "with a pre-announced, white glove tour".