This article contains new information and was updated and re-written in part by Michelle A. Rivera. The Humane Methods of Slaughter Act, 7 U.S.C. 1901, was originally passed in 1958 and is one of the ...

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 ...

A new report, Humane Slaughter Update: Comparing State and Federal Enforcement of Humane Slaughter Laws, has just been published by the Animal Welfare Institute. According to the report, nearly three ...

Editor’s Note: This is the last article in a three part series. Parts one and two are here and here. Subscribe to the St. Louis Dining In and Dining Out newsletters to stay up-to-date on the local ...

People are often shocked to learn how little government oversight exists surrounding the way animals are slaughtered in the United States. There are only about 148 (full-time equivalent) humane ...

One of the biggest ethical issues in animal farming has been the problem of suffering of animals at the end of their lives. Animal welfare scientists have put much effort into finding solutions for ...

Americans just can't get enough chicken. Since 1965, they've eaten more just about every year. Now, eggs are enjoying a revival, too. Not to spoil anyone's next meal, but there are a few things you ...

With the start of the new year, Belgium became the latest European country to ban traditional Jewish and Muslim animal slaughtering practices. The move was applauded by animal rights activists but ...

Local meat vendors in Dimapur and Chumoukedima districts witnessed a demonstration of humane methods for slaughtering pigs ...