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Nonambulatory livestock and the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act / Geoffrey S. Becker.
- Format:
- Book
- Government document
- Author/Creator:
- Becker, Geoffrey S., author.
- Series:
- CRS report for Congress.
- CRS report for Congress
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Animal welfare--United States.
- Animal welfare.
- Animal industry--United States.
- Animal industry.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (7 pages).
- Place of Publication:
- Washington, District of Columbia : Congressional Research Service, 2008.
- Summary:
- Addresses enforcement of the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act (HMSA), in light of revelations that cattle were mistreated at a California slaughter plant. Provides overview of Federal inspection requirements, HMSA, and treatment of nonambulatory disabled cattle. Summarizes USDA Office of Inspector General, GAO, and National Joint Council of Food Inspection Locals criticism of USDA enforcement of ban on nonambulatory cattle and HMSA; and reviews related Congressional action.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
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