Understanding Beef Processing and Animal Care

What year was the Humane Slaughter Act enacted?

• 1978

• 1992

• 1985

• 2001

What does the Humane Slaughter Act amend?

• Federal Meat Inspection Act

• Animal Welfare Act

• Food Safety Act

• Livestock Protection Act

Which certification is mentioned as part of the Beef Quality Assurance program?

• AHA Farming

• FDA Livestock

• USDA Handling

• BQA Transportation

Who developed the serpentine design used in modern U.S. processing facilities?

• Robert Brown

• John Smith

• Temple Grandin

• Susan Miller

What is the purpose of the 'knock box' in the processing facilities?

• To wash cattle

• To feed cattle

• To transport cattle

• To render cattle unconscious

What is monitored by third-party audit programs in livestock processing facilities?

• Speed of the processing line

• Quality of the beef cuts

• Temperature of the facility

• Number of animals processed

What is the main focus of the Humane Slaughter Act?

• Reducing environmental impact

• Improving meat quality

• Regulating meat prices

• Ensuring a humane death for livestock

What role do employees play in ensuring animal care in processing facilities?

• Ensuring proper handling and harvest

• Marketing beef products

• Developing new beef recipes

• Conducting health inspections

What is the significance of the design of walkways and holding pens in processing facilities?

• To enhance visual appeal

• To minimize space used

• To increase processing speed

• To reduce stress and follow cattle's natural instincts

What does the term 'exsanguinated' refer to in the context of cattle processing?

• The transportation process

• The cleaning process

• The feeding process

• The process of bleeding out