Humane Slaughter Act

The Humane Slaughter Act is a U.S. law that requires animals such as cattle, pigs, and sheep to be treated humanely during their final moments before slaughter. It mandates that these animals must be rendered insensible to pain using appropriate methods, like properly designed stunning equipment, before they are fully slaughtered. The goal is to minimize suffering and ensure ethical treatment. The Act applies to federally inspected slaughterhouses and is enforced by the USDA, emphasizing the importance of humane practices in meat production.