Explanation should include procedures related to

• handling
• transportation
• storage
• humane slaughter
• record-keeping (e.g., Country of Origin Labeling [COOL])
• state and federal regulations and guidelines.

Teacher Resource: Animal and Poultry Sciences, Virginia Cooperative Extension

Process/Skill Questions:

• What safety precautions should be taken when transporting cattle? Swine? Poultry?
• How can good record-keeping be beneficial during a disease outbreak?
• What qualifies as humane slaughter?
• What are the state and federal guidelines for slaughtering livestock?