When handling their livestock, operators must ensure the welfare of their animals. Dr. Kurt D. Vogel, director of the Humane Handling Institute and associate professor–animal welfare and behavior in the Department of Animal and Food Science at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, discusses best practices and current issues related to humane handling.
Rick Stein, vice president, Fresh Foods, FMI – The Food Industry Association, and Julia Ann Potts, president and CEO of the North American Meat Institute (NAMI), share background and current insights for the Annual Meat Conference.