Humane Methods of Livestock Slaughter
The Humane Methods of Livestock Slaughter Act of 1978 [7 USC 1901 � 1906] states that the handling and slaughtering of livestock are to be carried out only by humane methods.
Sec.
313.1 Livestock pens, driveways and ramps.
313.2 Handling of livestock.
313.5 Chemical; carbon dioxide
313.15 Mechanical; captive bolt.
313.16 Mechanical; gunshot.
313.30 Electrical; stunning or slaughtering with electric current.
313.50 Tagging of equipment, alleyways, pens or compartments to prevent inhumane slaughter or handling in connection with slaughter.
313.90 [Reserved]
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1901-1906; 21 U.S.C. 601-695; 7 CFR 2.17, 2.55.
Source: 44 FR 68813, Nov. 30, 1979, unless otherwise noted.
