An improvement mode continues for humane handling and stunning in beef and pork plants in North America. The framework of the North American Meat Institute’s Animal Care and Handling Guide has been tightly woven into the cultural fabric of most quality-assurance departments.
The focus has largely turned to refinement of stunning and handling methods and greater focus on understanding customer needs. Some of the adjustments that have been made are small, while others are centered on larger issues that weren’t receiving attention.