Thesis
Humane slaughter does not exist: how regulatory policies have failed to protect animals in slaughterhouses
Master of Science (M.S.), Drexel University
Jun 2018
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/D8CQ2T
Abstract
The Humane Methods of Slaughter Act (HMSA) was created to protect animals from egregious forms of cruelty in United States slaughterhouses. Under HMSA means of slaughter must be rapid, effective, and performed before the animal is processed. In addition, the animal must be rendered insensible to pain. It is important to note who is protected under HMSA, as the act only applies to the following animals: cattle, calves, horses, mules, sheep and swine. ' Unfortunately, various outlets including Government Accountability Office, Office of the Inspector General, and first person accounts, have proven HMSA is not achieving its intended goal of protecting animals from egregious acts of cruelty. This case study makes recommendations to improve policy surrounding the treatment of animals in slaughterhouses and cites specific examples as evidence for these policy recommendations. Most significantly, this study seeks to understand how regulatory policy has failed in reducing harm to animals prior to slaughter.
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- Title
- Humane slaughter does not exist
- Creators
- Emily Glassman - DU
- Contributors
- Richardson Dilworth (Advisor) - Drexel University (1970-)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- 53 pages
- Resource Type
- Thesis
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- College of Arts and Sciences; Center for Public Policy; Drexel University
- Other Identifier
- 8101; 991014632674104721