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In March of 2009, the USDA FSIS published a final rule to amend the federal meat inspection regulations, requiring a complete ban on the slaughter of cattle that become non-ambulatory […]

When transporting animals, cold and wet conditions should be avoided whenever possible. These conditions are stressful on the animal and can cause illness. Wet animals are much more susceptible to […]

The following suggestions are intended to help farmers move their animals in a low stress manner. Animals that are over stressed will tend to have more health problems, less desirable […]

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYSDAM) is directly involved in many aspects of meat production in the state. Their Division of Animal Industry provides licenses for […]

There are a number of other agencies that are directly or indirectly tied to direct marketing of meat and poultry.60 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) licenses all pesticide products distributed […]

USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is responsible for ensuring that meat, poultry, and egg products are safe, wholesome, and properly labeled and packaged.59 The Department is also responsible […]

Under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, (FFDCA) the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) protects consumers against impure, unsafe, and fraudulently labeled food. The FDA has inspection authority over […]

1. Talmadge-Aiken Meat Plants Talmadge-Aiken plants refer to those facilities that operate under the Talmadge-Aiken Act of 1962.52 These are federally inspected slaughterhouses where state employees following federal mandates do […]

Not all meat-processing facilities are the same. It is important to know the different types of slaughter and processing plants operating in the United States and more importantly for farmers, […]

Some cultures have very strict meat handling requirements. 1. Halal Requirements Muslim consumers require their meats to be “halal” or “lawful” to their religious scriptures. For many Muslims, this means […]