Animal Handling

The American Meat Institute or (AMI) has a new Web site www.animalhandling.org aiming to be a resource for the meat industry, public and media about animal handling in meat plants, AMI says.

Included on the new site is the AMI Foundation's (AMIF) "Recommended Animal Handling Guidelines and Audit Guide, 2005 edition," written by animal handling expert, Temple Grandin. The guide is a free download and includes AMI Foundation audit forms for cattle and calves, pigs and sheep. The publication is considered the gold standard for animal handling and auditing worldwide, AMIF says.

The Web site also includes sections on animal welfare auditing, animal handling training materials, a section on animal welfare vs. animal rights, an explanation of federal requirements for animal welfare in meat plants and a series of photos that illustrate animal handling in meat plants.
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- AMI release