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NAMA Agenda
Components of a Robust
Systematic Approach
Common Humane Handling
Challenges and Solutions
Open Discussion and Questions
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NAMA Agenda
Components of a Robust
Systematic Approach
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NAMA
Describes: Procedures implemented to stay in
compliance
Records kept to demonstrate that program isimplemented as written
Records to demonstrate the program willprevent potential non-compliances
Actions the establishment will take when itfails to implement program as written or failsto prevent a non compliance
Written Program
NAMA
Include:
Diagrams or blueprints of theanimal handling systems
• Receiving area
• Holding pens and alleys
• Crowd pen and lead up chute
Initial Assessment
NAMA
Include:
• Stunning area
• Restrainers
• Bleed rail
Initial Assessment
NAMA
Can Include:
Flowcharts (riskassessment)
Writtenevaluations
Initial Assessment
Minutes of team meetings
Written Standard OperatingProcedures (SOP’s)
NAMA Photos Before / After
Photos byT. Grandin
NAMA
Cargill AMI Presentation
NAMAFactors that Affect AnimalHandling: Issues
Make a table to outlineareas where the followinghumane handling issuescan occur:
Slips and falls
Bruising and cuts
Truck discomfort
Ease of movement
NAMA
Lighting
Reflections
Sunlight/shadows
Machinery noise
Other noise
Air flow/smell
Insensibility issues
Factors that Affect AnimalHandling: Causes
Photos: T. Grandin
NAMAFactors that Affect AnimalHandling: Causes
Curb:Trip
Gatewidth
NAMA Map of potential problem areas
Cargill AMI Presentation
NAMA Facility Design andHandling Practices
SOP’s for live animalhandling:
• Providing water and feed
• Providing ample penspace (stocking density)
• Special procedures fornon-ambulatory,disabled or younganimals (Be careful!!!)
NAMA Facility Design andHandling Practices
SOP’s for stunning:
Stunner maintenance
• Include backupstunner
Procedures to assurestun operatorcompetency
Procedures forhandling a sensibleanimal on the bleed rail
NAMA Facility Design andHandling Practices
SOP’s for:
Inspecting pens andequipment
Cleaning of pens
Employee Training
Frequency of meetings,training and auditing
Verifying and monitoringpractices!!!!!
NAMA Employee Training
Training shouldinclude:
Initial training foranimal handlersand truckers, priorto working withanimals.
Interactivetraining methods
Alchemy: ComputerTraining
NAMA Employee Training
Training shouldinclude: Training materials
(videos, slides, etc.)
A quiz to measureunderstanding
Visual review(verification) ofpractices to assureeffectiveness
Quarterly or annualretraining
Certificates!!!!
NAMA Implementation andOngoing Evaluation
Monitoring and documentationshould include:
Training documentation
Work orders and records forcorrective actions
Maintenance records forstunners and other equipmentused to handle animals
A log book works well forsmall plants
NAMA Implementation andOngoing Evaluation
Monitoring can include:
Internal audits of HH practices(follow AMI and industry formats,document frequency andcomponents reviewed)
Include facility inspection andtransport reviews
3rd party or corporate HH audits
NAMA Implementation andOngoing Evaluation
Monitoring can include:
Video surveillance, including reviewof live feed or recordings
Statistical Process Control (SPC) ortrending to review measures anddeficiencies (including NR’s)
Program Reassessment at leastannually
NAMA Pro-active Actions
Document actions to take and actuallytaken when issues occur:
Emergency management plan for livestock:considering floods, tornados, poweroutages, fire or mechanical breakdowns, etc.
NAMA Pro-active Actions
Document actions to take and actuallytaken when issues occur:
Corrective action documentation fordeficiencies identified during dailyactivities and monitoring
Guidance for employees whenunanticipated incidents occur:
• AW Corrective Action Report
NAMA Corrective Actions
Example of Program CorrectiveActions for audit deficiency:
1. Notify supervisor and superintendent of thefailure. Recheck in 30 minutes.
2. Notify supervisor and superintendent of thefailure. Recheck in 30 minutes.
3. Notify supervisor and superintendent of thefailure. A 10% line speed reduction until 2consecutive rechecks at 30 minutes apartmeet the process control standards.
NAMA Agenda
Components of a Robust
Systematic Approach
Common Humane
Handling Challenges and
Solutions
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NAMA Slipping and Falling
Short Term:
• Barn lime
• Sand
• Salt
Medium Term:
• Scrub Cement
• Acid Etch Cement
• Utilize Mats (ddfamilymats.net)
NAMA Slipping and Falling
Long Term:
• Score, roughen orstamp concrete
• Add rebar orcletes
NAMA
Noise:
Sound Baffles andSilencers
Distractions and Balking
Light / Contrast: Spot Light Tarp
Visibility: Cardboard Curtains Walls
NAMA
Reduce electricalprod use
Alternative:
• Vibrating Prod
• Air operatedengraver withsoftenedcarbide tip
Balking
• http://www.mcmaster.com/#1564t68/=3fhywv
Keep animals calm!!!
Restraint: Largeranimals requireequipmentchanges
Restraint
Restraint: Evenmovement bothsides
Restraint: Largeranimals requireequipment changes
Restraint
Photo by T. Grandin
Adjustable holddown (entrance)
NAMA Stunning
You need a BIGGER stunner
for BIG animals!
Cash Magnum withlonger barrel and pin B&D electric stunner
wand extensions
AMI Website:
www.animalhandling.org
www.grandin.com
Auditing: Interpreting AMIGuidelines
www.VoogdConsulting.com
More Info
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Summary
Humane Handling
1.Use a systematicapproach
2.Minimize animalexcitement, injury
3.Facility design andmaintenance arecritical
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4. Provideemployeetraining5. Measureresults
6. Document!!
