Items Tagged with 'humane handling'

A quarter of consumers say they are unsure about the industry’s animal welfare practices, suggesting an opportunity for transparency and clearer messaging to educate the public.

Veterinary association awards Temple Grandin for her more than 35 years of service to the livestock industry.

Humane practices don’t just result in better lives for animals, they also improve meat quality, make food safer, and support sustainable agriculture.

Show consumers what you are doing to do better.

Emily Ellis, director of communications and content for Animal Agriculture Alliance, discusses the alliance's efforts to correct misinformation about animal welfare practices.

The longtime Colorado State University animal science professor's innovations have been adopted across the industry.

With the implementation of legislation like Prop 12 and Massachusetts Question 3, every worker in the meat supply chain must be properly informed on all best practices for humane handling of livestock and poultry.

In 2022, the majority of enforcement actions were related to stunning.

When handling their livestock, operators must ensure the welfare of their animals. Dr. Kurt D. Vogel, director of the Humane Handling Institute and associate professor–animal welfare and behavior in the Department of Animal and Food Science at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, discusses best practices and current issues related to humane handling.

Within the 62 enforcement actions, most were related to cattle (48.4%; 30 of 62), followed by swine (40.3%; 25 of 62), sheep (6.5%; four of 62), and goats (4.8%; three of 62).