West Texas Meats: Non-Compliance to Humane Livestock Handling in 2023 (USDA)
See the detail of the non-compliance of humane livestock handling that the USDA observed at the West Texas Meats slaughterhouse establishment in 2023.
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313.16(a)(1)
On 2/21/23 at approximately 1:25PM, I CSI REDACTED while performing HATS task on category #8: stunning effectiveness, I observed a slaughter employee REDACTED at West Texas Meats, attempt to stun a black and white face steer failing to render the animal unconscious with a single gunshot. I visually observed eye tracking movements, rhythmic breathing and the animal was still standing. Slaughter employee had to reload gun, got animal in position for a second attempt and successfully rendered the animal unconscious. The establishment failed to comply with 9CFR 313.16(a)(1): Immediate unconsciousness (gunshot). I informed Owner REDACTED of the non-compliance and he stated he will go over systematic approach of Humane Handling with plant employee. U.S Reject Tag B-45 875023 was applied to the knock box.
