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American Meat Institute Recommended Handling and Stunning Practices [26714] 
Critical Control Points (CCPs) of Humane Slaughter and Handling with Audit Forms
Critical Control Points (CCPs) of Humane Slaughter and Handling with Audit Forms
Animal Behavior During Handling and Transport [26715]
Recommended Basic Livestock Handling Principles and Trucking Practices
Recommended Basic Livestock Handling Principles and Trucking Practices
Animal Care Program [30252]
Policies for the care, health and well-being of animals used for research
Policies for the care, health and well-being of animals used for research
Animal Control on Campus [19904]
Full text of policies and procedures related to pet control on campus
Full text of policies and procedures related to pet control on campus
Animal Handling Safety Considerations ![[pdf]](graphics/file_pdf.gif)
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Preventing injury and illness due to livestock handling
[14846] Preventing injury and illness due to livestock handling
BSE & Carcass Removal [14855]
Precautions to take to prevent diseases from cattle known to affect man
Precautions to take to prevent diseases from cattle known to affect man
Care and Handling of Infected Animals [21047]
Procedures appropriate for the handling of infected animals are given
Procedures appropriate for the handling of infected animals are given
Cercopithecine herpesvirus 1 (B Virus) Infection from Ocular Exposure [16571]
Mucocutaneous exposure to biological fluid from macaque monkeys can result in infection
Mucocutaneous exposure to biological fluid from macaque monkeys can result in infection
Controlling Occupational Hazards in Animal Rendering Processes [14840]
NIOSH criteria document outlines the hazards and health & safety guidelines
NIOSH criteria document outlines the hazards and health & safety guidelines
Dog Bite-Related Injuries [23782]
Common circumstances in which children and adults incurred dog bite-related injuries
Common circumstances in which children and adults incurred dog bite-related injuries
Dog Fighting Breeds [8192]
A list of dog breeds originally developed for, or commonly used at some time in their history for, dog fighting
A list of dog breeds originally developed for, or commonly used at some time in their history for, dog fighting
Dogs: How to Handle a Dog Attack [19625]
Advice on what to do if a dog begins barking, growling or charges you
Advice on what to do if a dog begins barking, growling or charges you
Dogs: Safety Tips for Dogs [18017]
Here is a partial list of things which are potentially dangerous to your pet
Here is a partial list of things which are potentially dangerous to your pet
Guidelines for Experiments with Wild Rodents [23304]
Fieldwork involving wild animals requires adapting the basic animal infection control guidelines
[23304] Fieldwork involving wild animals requires adapting the basic animal infection control guidelines
Influenza in Pigs [36282]
What pork producers and workers need to know about influenza in pigs and people
What pork producers and workers need to know about influenza in pigs and people
Laboratory Animal Allergies & Asthma [28875]
Symptoms, prevention and response for personnel who handle animals
[28875] Symptoms, prevention and response for personnel who handle animals
Livestock Animal Welfare [26721]
The single most important factor which affects animal welfare is the attitude of management
The single most important factor which affects animal welfare is the attitude of management
Livestock Handling Systems [26716]
Design of stockyards, lairages, corrals, races, chutes, and loading ramps
Design of stockyards, lairages, corrals, races, chutes, and loading ramps
Livestock Research Articles [26722]
Research Articles on Animal Behavior, Welfare, and Reducing Stress - cattle, horses, pigs, sheep
Research Articles on Animal Behavior, Welfare, and Reducing Stress - cattle, horses, pigs, sheep
Managing Health Hazards Associated with Bird and Bat Excrement [3600]
Describes procedures for management of health hazards associated with bird and bat droppings
Describes procedures for management of health hazards associated with bird and bat droppings
Medical Sharps Disposal from Livestock Operations [17359]
Designed for compliance with Nebraska state laws
Designed for compliance with Nebraska state laws
Procedures for Working with MPTP or MPTP-Treated Animals [28880]
MPTP is 1-methyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine
[28880] MPTP is 1-methyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine
Recommended Ritual Slaughter Practices (Kosher & Halal) [26718]
Plants which conduct ritual slaughter should install modern upright restraining equipment
Plants which conduct ritual slaughter should install modern upright restraining equipment
Restraint of Livestock [26717]
Improvements in the design of restraining devices enhances animal welfare and will reduce stress and injuries
Improvements in the design of restraining devices enhances animal welfare and will reduce stress and injuries
Risk Factors for Injury from Wild Animals [22900] Covers shark attacks, bear attacks and other wild animals
Safely Working With and Around Farm/Ranch Animals [14845]
Training safety module related to handling large animals
[14845] Training safety module related to handling large animals
Safety with Farm Animals [14836]
A closer look at animal related injuries from farm accident survey data
[14836] A closer look at animal related injuries from farm accident survey data
Shared Human-Animal Diseases [14838]
Infectious diseases transmissible between humans and other animals are called zoonoses
[14838] Infectious diseases transmissible between humans and other animals are called zoonoses
Starting a Dog Park [22298]
The following ideas and features are important for success in creating off-leash dog park
The following ideas and features are important for success in creating off-leash dog park
Surveys of Stunning and Handling in Slaughter Plants [26720]
Audits of stunning and handling in Federally Inspected Beef and Pork Plants
Audits of stunning and handling in Federally Inspected Beef and Pork Plants
When Bumpers Meet Antlers [22227]
How to avoid an unplanned meeting with a deer, moose or elk when driving
How to avoid an unplanned meeting with a deer, moose or elk when driving
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