Stunning must be accomplished in a manner that is rapid and effective before the animal is shackled, hoisted, thrown, cast, or cut. (While the law refers to “other livestock,” poultry is not ...

Every hour, some 1,000,000 chickens, 14,000 pigs, and 4,000 cows are slaughtered for human consumption in the United States. It is a process that takes place far from public view, and one that few ...

Indoor ammonia levels (produced by animal waste), which when high can cause illness, must be controlled. There are no legal humane slaughter standards for chickens, as there are for other animals ...

At the HSA, we play a vital role in promoting the welfare of animals in markets, during transport and at slaughter ... and scientifically validate humane stunning methods for these species.

The BC SPCA has yet to release the results of its investigation. But on Monday, assistant deputy minister of agriculture ...

Hundreds of animals have been rescued from what humane agents are calling a "fur and urine farm" in Ashtabula County.

Humane society officials say foxes, raccoons, wolf-dog hybrids, skunks, opossums and coyotes were living in filthy cages with ...

Each November millions of turkeys are killed and cooked for Thanksgiving meals across the United States, but thanks to Humane Long Island, two baby turkeys were plucked from a New York City ...

These criteria include meeting basic needs, such as food and fresh water; providing care for sick and injured animals; and humane treatment on the farm, and during transport and slaughter.