March 2025

THE HUMANE HAND:

A resource for developing careful and confident livestock handlers in meat plants.

Stunning and Handling Tips for Sheep and Goats

HHI created this video at the request of Abbey Davidson, Outreach Specialist with the American Association of Meat Processors. It contains valuable insights and practical advice to help you manage livestock more effectively. Click to watch and learn from the pros!

Humane Handling Institute at WAMP Convention

Look for HHI in the Exhibit Hall on April 11-12, at the 2025 Wisconsin Association of Meat Processors Annual Convention. We'd love for you to stop by and say hi. Come introduce yourself and let us share what we do, including our interactive exhibit featuring stun placement and captive bolt maintenance. We're excited to meet you and answer any questions you might have!

May Workshops Available in Spanish

"We have found UWRF humane handling workshops the most valuable training out there for our harvest and livestock employees. The team at UWRF completely covers all aspects of proper livestock handling that a harvest facility needs. They way you can customize the training to fit your facility is second to none."

- Joel, Brittany and Michelle, Nordik Meats

Our last workshops of the season take place in May, at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls campus. These workshops will be taught simultaneously in both English and Spanish. Wisconsin participants that take the bundle qualify for free tuition.

Choose from:

Effective Stunning and Equipment Maintenance – May 1

Humane Handling and Restraint – May 2

Humane Restraint and Stunning Bundle – May 1-2 (two-day)

Humane Handling Institute

hhi@uwrf.edu

715-425-4987

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