USA
Humane Method of Slaughter Act
Summary Description
Establishes general rules during the slaughter of animal.
Topics
Species
Farmed animals
Jurisdiction
USA
Sub-Jurisdiction
N/A
Type of Act
Legislation
Status
In force
Legal Value
Binding
Date Enacted
1958
Date Updated
June, 2023
Official Citation
The Humane Methods of Livestock Slaughter Act (P.L. 85-765; 7 U.S.C. 1901 et seq.) (U.S.A.)
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Regulates the slaughter of animals by establishing general rules.
- Calls on the Secretary of Agriculture to track violations of the Act and report the results and relevant trends annually to the US Congress.
Weaknesses
- Allows slaughter without stunning.
- Excludes poultry animals from its scope.
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