humane handling

In 2016 and 2017, 107 and 104 humane handling enforcement actions were posted to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) Web site, respectively.

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Animal welfare: The multiple pieces of successful stunning

Christopher Young

April 30, 2018

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As I listen to plant owners talk about the issues they have had in this area and I read the humane handling incidents information provided by FSIS, I have noticed a recurring theme in plants that have had multiple issues with mis-stuns.

Perdue Farms achieves high ranking from global Business Benchmark on Farm Animal Welfare

Industry News

March 8, 2018

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Perdue Farms achieved the second highest of six levels.

Processing Tech

Humane innovation in the slaughter process

Increased automation and new stunning technology is creating a more humane slaughter process.

Megan Pellegrini

January 29, 2018

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Increasingly, consumers want their meat to be raised and slaughtered in a humane way. Is the protein industry changing to better meet consumer expectations?

National Chicken Council rolls out industry-wide standards for broiler chicken welfare

Industry News

September 6, 2017

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“Chicken Guarantees” outline welfare assurances for broiler chickens in the U.S.

Perdue Farms announces animal care improvements and commits to future advancements

Industry News

July 19, 2017

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Perdue is first major poultry company to promise to meet animal welfare criteria outlined in the “Joint Animal Protection Organization Statement on Broiler Chicken Welfare Issues.”

Tyson Foods rolls out high-tech, high-touch animal welfare program

Industry News

June 22, 2017

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Program includes extensive video monitoring program, animal well-being specialists, and controlled atmosphere stunning.

Animal Welfare Approved offers training on high-welfare slaughter methods

Industry News

January 30, 2017

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The training events are organized through a partnership between AWA and Bristol University in Langford, UK.

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