Animal Handling

Why? We as producers of Animal Products should be concerned of how we handle our product The consumer/public is more aware of animal issues Corporate America is demanding it for their consumers

McDonald’s 1)Safety – Provide a safe food supply 2)Quality – “Farm to Customer” 3)Animal Treatment – free from abuse and neglect 4)Partnership – Suppliers and professionals 5)Leadership – Industry experts 6)Performance – Monitors suppliers 7)Communication – To all Guiding Principals:

McDonald’s -Started in 1999 with plant audits -Audited 19 beef plants -74% of animals harvested met compliance -McDonald’s stepped In -By the end of 99’ 90% in compliance -Used their purchasing power to bring about change Impact:

Temple Grandin World renowned animal handling expert Professor of Animal Science at CSU Televisions Shows –CNN Larry King –48 hours –20/20

Rules to Understand Animal Movement 1) Fear of Novelty

Rules to Understand Animal Movement 1)Fear of Novelty 2)Effect of Genetics

Rules to Understand Animal Movement 1)Fear of Novelty 2)Effect of Genetics 3)Knowledge of flight zones

Temple Grandin Flight Zones

Temple Grandin Flight Zones

Temple Grandin Flight Zones

Temple Grandin Flight Zones

Temple Grandin Flight Zones

Temple Grandin Flight Zones

Rules to Understand Animal Movement 1)Fear of Novelty 2)Effect of Genetics 3)Knowledge of flight zones 4)Knowledge of animals vision

Facilities Distractions –Shadows

Distractions –Shadows Facilities

Distractions –Shadows Facilities

Distractions –Improper lighting Facilities

Distractions –Trash Facilities

Distractions –Change in flooring or fence Facilities

Distractions –Change in flooring or fence Facilities

Solutions Facilities

Solutions Facilities

Solutions Facilities

Solutions –Alley design curved Facilities

Solutions –Alley design curved Facilities

Solutions –Alley design curved Facilities

Rules to Understand Animal Movement 1)Fear of Novelty 2)Effect of Genetics 3)Knowledge of flight zones 4)Knowledge of animals vision 5)Slow is faster

Solutions –Flooring Grooved Non-slick surface Facilities

Solutions –Flooring Chute Facilities

Solution? –Prods, Whips, boards Facilities

Solutions –Objects livestock can see Facilities

Heat Index

BQA Beef Quality Assurance

Beef Quality Assurance Insure a quality product, free of abnormalities, is delivered to the consumer. USDA FSIS – Food Safety Inspection Agency –Audits slaughter animals in packing plants NCBA audited packing plants –To measure and quantify problems

BQA Notes Injections can only be administered the proper location: –Beef Neck, SQ & IM –SheepNeck, Underneath the front leg SQ –PigsBehind the ear IM

Injection Site Lesion

Sale of cows and bull for slaughter account for 15-20% of producer revenue When marketing cull cattle “Quicker the Better” 1)Prolapse5) Cancer 2)Sheath Damage6) Lump Jaw 3)Disease7) Abscesses 4)Lameness8) Incorrect Condition Economic Importance of “Non-Fed Slaughter Cattle”

Non-fed Slaughter Cattle