Although Dr. Temple Grandin wrote the book on best animal welfare practices, much can still be learned to make slaughter and stunning practices more humane.
“As Cargill delivers protein to the tables of the world, we work hard every day to ensure animals are treated with respect and dignity,” says Lacey Alexander, North American beef welfare lead at Cargill, based in Wichita, Kan. “Low-stress handling is key to cattle comfort during their stay in lairage and throughout their journey to the knock box.”