Humane Slaughter

What does the FMIA (A FSIS Mandate) require? What types of inspection does it require?

- Mandates FSIS to examine and inspect the methods of livestock handling and slaughter. Requires inspection: Ante-portem Post-mortem Final product

True/False: Animals are required to have access to water at all times, sufficient room to lie down if held overnight, and access to feed if held longer than 24 hours.

True

Why aren't animals that cannot walk allowed to be processed?

May have BSE.

What are the specifications for pens, driveways, and ramps at slaughter?

- Good repair - No loose boards, good footing - Covered pens - No sharp angles

What does the human methods of livestock slaughter act (1978) require?

- Humane methods for handling and slaughter must be used. - Livestock must be insensible to pain before being prepared or slaughtered.

What is the total time for stun-to-chill?

20 minutes to an hour with a goal of less than 30 minutes

How long are animals typically bled for?

5 minutes

What is BSE?

Bovine spongiform encephalopathy Mad cow disease Prion disease - Loss of motor control, dementia, behavioral changes

What are methods of slaughter/stunning? What types of animals are they used for?

Carbon dioxide - Pigs, sheep, calves Captive bolt - All livestock Gunshot - All livestock Electrical - Swine, sheep, calves, cattle, goats

What are the types of carcass chilling?

Conventional Spray Blast/accelerated

What is the stun to stick interval for electrical and CO2?

Electrical = 10 sec CO2 = 60 sec

What are two methods that allow death to be induced instead of unconsciousness?

Electrical and CO2

What are signs of sensibility?

Head must be limp and floppy No blinking No sustained breathing No response to ear/nose pinch No arch back or righting reflex No vocalization IGNORE limb movement

What are 3 methods of electrical stunning?

Head only Head to back Head to rib

What is antemortem inspection?

Inspection before death to identify: Abnormal body condition Abnormal body movement Signs on body surface Abnormal temperature Used to remove sick animals from processing.

What is the curved movement for cattle called? Why is this used?

It is called the curved race. Used to keep cattle moving and high walls to minimize distraction.

What are the advantages of CO2 stunning?

No broken bones No kicking Stun to stick interval is no as critical Length of time unconscious is related to length of CO2

Why are animals not fed just before slaughter?

Nothing in bowels to contaminate product.

How are violations of CFR 313 handled?

Notify management Issue NCR Reject equipment Suspend inspection Refuse to provide inspection (Basically kills business because large suppliers wont buy without inspection approval)

What are buffer rails?

Rails where carcass is hanged. Should be on less than 10 min

What are specifications for disabled livestock?

They are separated and placed in covered pens. They cannot be dragged while conscious.