On Thursday April 4, 2013, at 1 pm Eastern / 10 am Pacific, NAMA will convene a group of industry and legal experts to cover the steps plants must take to guarantee humane handling practices are being upheld. This will include best practices to employ at the facility level.
A systematic approach is important for the wellbeing of the animals, and also because it affects the way FSIS responds to a humane handling incident. Plants with a systematic approach are able to immediately implement contingency plans to address situations which could be the basis for an egregious humane handling incident. Learn how to improve practices at your plant, as well as ensure your plan qualifies as systematic to FSIS.